The Master of Cyber Security is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Engineering and Information Technology. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in IT, computer science, electrical computer or systems engineering or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the technical skills and expertise relevant to the technical implementation and leadership of the cyber security function.

This coursework masters degree is designed to meet the demand for technical experts who can implement and lead the technical cyber security function in government, industry, law enforcement and Defence. It provides principles gathered from information systems, systems engineering, computer science, network security, and defence to enhance a career as a cyber security specialist.

Students undertaking the MCyberSec are required to complete eight coursework courses (48 UOC). Students must complete the four core courses and draw on the list of scheduled courses below to complete the remaining program requirements. Students may with School approval, take up to two courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs.

Students may choose to complete the generalist MCyberSec program or may choose to complete the Master of Cyber Security with specialisations in:

Digital Forensics

Advanced Tradecraft

Core Courses

Research Project

The option of undertaking a research project worth 12 UOC (ZEIT8297 Project Report - Systems Engineering) is available to Masters students who obtain a high credit average or better in four courses and is subject to approval of the Postgraduate Coordinator. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher research qualification. Students will require an average WAM >= 75 over the 4 core courses. Students undertaking the project are unable to enrol in courses from other coursework programs.

1. Entry Requirements

1.1 To gain entry into a Masters by coursework program an applicant must:

1.1.1 Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major in a cognate area with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution

or

1.1.2 Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution

or

1.1.3 Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree in a cognate area at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience

or

1.1.4 Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.

Cognate disciplines include:

Information Technology, Information Systems, Science, Computer Science or Engineering.

2. Enrolment and Progression

2.1 An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made via myUNSW or on the prescribed form and lodged with Student Administrative Services by the advertised date.

2.2 A candidate for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.

2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.

2.4 The Academic Standing of a candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each session. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.

3. Exit Arrangements

3.1 Students who do not complete the full Master program requirements may exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (Code 7328) qualification (24 UOC). Of the four courses, students must have completed a minimum of two core courses and two other courses from the 8628 program.

3.2 For any advanced standing granted on entry into the Masters program, a maximum of 12 UOC advanced standing can be applied to the Graduate Certificate. It is still a requirement that the student complete at least one core course at UNSW.

4. Fees

4.1 A candidate shall pay fees as determined by the UNSW Council.

4.2 For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Faculty Regulations for Postgraduate Coursework Programs

These regulations apply to all postgraduate coursework degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters a postgraduate program in 2017. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

Please refer to Faculty Regulations information

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.