Macquarie University

Master of Cyber Security Analysis and Master of Security and Strategic Studies

Macquarie University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J

The highly practical Master of Cyber Security Analysis - developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry - is designed to directly address the cybersecurity skills gap in Australia and overseas by training the next generation of policy and strategic thinkers in cybersecurity. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. Youll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and youll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australias interests and strategy.

Structure

Total Credit Points 160

Subjects

  • PICT8040 Cyber Crime and Cyber Policing
  • PICT8048 Applied Cyber Security
  • PICT8049 Australia and Cyber Intelligence
  • PICT8080 Cyber Conflict, Cyber Espionage and Information Warfare
  • PICT8012 Critical Thought and Research Design
  • PICT8050 Strategic Thinking
  • PICT8060 Geopolitics and Geostrategy
  • PICT8921 Australia s Strategic and Defence Policy
  • PICT8061 Transnational Security

Standard entry requirements

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
  • Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelors qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum two years relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online Campus Domestic: $63,000
No
  • Online/Off-campus : 2 years
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park Domestic: $63,000
International: $82,800
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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