314253 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
GradDipCyberSec(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 077327G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security is aimed at graduates with a Computing background and provides a detailed coverage of the key concepts and challenges in data and resource protection and computer software security. The course focuses on both the high level (e.g. cryptography theory and data access policy development and security program management) and low level practical (e.g. computer forensics, network intrusion detection and incident handling) aspects of information security.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in the discipline of computing, or equivalent, from a recognised tertiary educational institution.
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Professional Recognition
Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314256 | v.1 | Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314257 | v.1 | Distributed Computing Security Issues 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314258 | v.1 | Computer Security Client Based Program Development 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314259 | v.1 | Cyber Security Concepts 510 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314254 | v.1 | Computer Science Project 500 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314255 | v.1 | Cyber Security: Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 13038 | v.3 # | Enterprise Network Security 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307335 | v.2 # | Computer Forensics 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307339 | v.2 # | Cyberwarfare 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309042 | v.1 * | Data Network Security 604 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
# Postgraduate Optional Units from Information Systems.
* Postgraduate Optional Units from Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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