Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations Articulated Set

includes:

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations GradCertCyberStud&Investigns

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations MCyberStud&Investigns

Availability

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations (2318CI)

Online - Manly

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations (2718CI)

Online - Manly

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

Course duration is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full-time (full-time equivalent duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine length of study. Not all courses are offered in full-time mode.

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations

Full-time: 2 years (or part-time equivalent)

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations

Full-time: 0.5 years (or part-time equivalent)

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations

For admission to the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or overseas equivalent. 

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations on the basis of professional achievement, and or, professional experience.  Upon the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations on the basis of professional achievement and/or professional experience. 

Upon the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations

No special arrangements apply

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations

No special arrangements apply

Articulation

The Master and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirement

Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations consists of three (3) core subjects and one (1) restricted elective subject.

Core Subjects
JST409 Investigations Principles
ITC595 Information Security
ITC597 Digital Forensics

Restricted Electives - choose one from
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
ITE533 Cyber Security Management
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITC561 Cloud Computing
ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
ITC593 Network Security and Cryptography
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals
ITE512 Incident Response
GPM510 Terrorism in Cyberspace

The Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations consists of three (3) core subjects, three (3) compulsory subjects and four (4) restricted elective subjects, as follows:

Core Subjects
JST409 Investigations Principles
ITC595 Information Security
ITC597 Digital Forensics

Compulsory Subjects
JST497 Multi Agency Investigations (16 points)
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
JST536 Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-National Crime Investigations (16 points)

Restricted Electives - choose four from
ITE533 Cyber Security Management
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITC561 Cloud Computing
ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
ITC593 Network Security and Cryptography
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals
ITE512 Incident Response
GPM510 Terrorism in Cyberspace

Enrolment Pattern

Due to the flexible nature of the program there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students are encouraged to complete core/compulsory subjects before enrolling in elective subjects.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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