Master of Applied Cyber Security
Develop technical and business strategic skills to manage cyber security implementation.
Our course
This course will provide you with the opportunity
to gain a deeper understanding of relevant topics
and technology pertaining to threats detection, risk
analytics, data security, incident response, privacy
protection, security audit and compliance, using
innovative technologies from leading vendors like
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and IBM.
Core and elective subjects will allow you to develop the
knowledge and skills to analyse, inspect and prevent
cyber risks by adopting new practices and policies, in
various sectors including e-commerce, banking, digital
health, education, food and agriculture. Capstone
projects in privacy, security, trust, analytics and/or data
management, incorporate elements of management
and leadership to further develop your understanding
of technical and business principles.
Subjects within this course are associated with the AWS
cloud online virtual software platform, preparing you for
AWS Certification.
The course aligns with International Cybersecurity Data
Mining Competition and aligns with current industry
trends through an advisory board of Australian industry
leaders.
Industry partners:
Career opportunities
Successful completion will enable you to drive change
and innovation and provide you with advanced skills and
knowledge for application within a cyber security context,
leading to career progression.
Career outcomes include, but are not limited to, cyber
security analyst, risk and compliance specialist, operational
risk manager, and incident response professional.
What to expect
Our online delivery mode offers flexibility that suits your
lifestyle, allowing you to get ahead in your professional and
personal life, while keeping up to date with contemporary
developments.
Our staff
Our enthusiastic and highly skilled academics have held
senior leadership roles in both academia and the cyber
security industry and are committed to assisting and
supporting students become future leaders.
Fees
Please visit federation.edu.au/fees to obtain further
information regarding Indicative Course Fees.
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Application information Entry requirements and exit points
To apply as a domestic student, please visit: • A recognised 3-year Australian bachelor degree or
apply.federation.edu.au overseas equivalent; or
To apply as an international student, please visit: • Graduate Diploma of Applied Cyber Security or
federation.edu.au/international/ equivalent, with an average mark of 65%
study-at-federation/apply
International students must satisfy the English language
All applicants are also required to submit a certified requirements (IELTS with overall score of 6.0, with no
copy of their qualification, including a full transcript/ bands less than 6.0, or equivalent).
statement of attainment.
You may exit the program and receive a Graduate
Certificate in Applied Cyber Security following the
Pathway/alternate entry
completion of 60 credit points or Graduate Diploma of
Students who have successfully completed the Applied Cyber Security following the completion of 120
Graduate Diploma of Applied Cyber Security may be credit points.
eligible to apply for entry into the program with up to
120 credit points. Program delivery location
Online or on campus (Mt Helen, Ballarat)

Program duration
2 years full-time

Sample course plan

MASTER OF APPLIED CYBER SECURITY

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

YEAR 1 • Networking and Security • Cloud and Mobile Security

• Foundations of Programming • Professional Research and Communication
• Introduction to Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices • Leadership in IT Project Management
• Network Operating Systems and AWS Cloud • Data Analytics for Cyber Threat Intelligence

YEAR 2 • Information Security • Masters Project

• Electronic Commerce Security
• Cyber Risk and Incident Management
• Privacy and Trust

Industry partners:

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