Overview Designed in collaboration with our industry partners, our Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) is geared to keep pace with the information security demands of business, government, and defense and law enforcement. Combatting cybercrime demands innovation from skilled professionals. You'll develop advanced skills in cryptography, network security and digital forensics. You'll learn not only to respond to a threat, but to think like a hacker to manage and avert crises. You'll do a set of foundation subjects to develop industry-relevant multidisciplinary skills before specializing in Computer Science. These subjects will cover fundamentals of cybersecurity, core knowledge in communication networks, crisis communication, the mindset and motives of hackers, auditing and risk mitigation, as well as legal and ethical frameworks. This degree provides a pathway for existing information technology professionals seeking to start or progress their careers in the cybersecurity domain. It is also relevant to those looking to enter the IT professions who have no previous experience in cybersecurity. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9. Professional recognition The Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) on the City campus has provisional accreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. Career outcomes Cybersecurity experts are increasingly in demand globally and across a wide variety of industries, including government, defense, banking and finance, telecommunications, health care and retail. Graduates will be well positioned for the following careers: - Security architect - Cyber intelligence - Compliance assurance manager - Cybersecurity consultant - Security analyst - Security policy advisor - Researcher - Risk management specialist.