Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

About

The ICMS Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is an innovative postgraduate degree which meets an explosion of opportunity due to the rise of cyber threats, generative artificial intelligence (AI) and shifts in human behaviour.

This is an exciting time to be in Information Technology (IT). With this contemporary and industry-aligned postgraduate MIT degree, specialising in Cyber Security, students will become holistically equipped cyber security professionals, ready to play their part in the war against adversarial AI and cyber crime.

The degree blends the practical and theoretical aspects of cyber security across a range of key areas such as network security, cyber security management, security operations and identity management, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud security, cyberlaw, ethics and governance.

Additionally, students will have an opportunity to explore more advanced cyber security topics and the latest industry trends such as the use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology for threat management and mitigation.

Students will also have an opportunity to complete a Cyber Security IT Consulting Project.

The ICMS Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) offers:

• 4 x Core subjects
• 6 x Specialisation subjects
• 2 x WIL Professional Placement subjects (Internship)
• 2 x Elective subjects

14 Subjects in total (64 credit points)

With a strong emphasis on industry relevance, the ICMS MIT (Cyber Security) degree goes beyond theoretical knowledge, placing students in real-world IT job settings as an integral part of their qualifications.

As an ICMS MIT (Cyber Security) student you will have the opportunity to complete a Professional Placement (internship) in an Australian or international business within your two (2) Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects, included within the degree.

Professional placements are arranged for you by the dedicated ICMS WIL team who will work with you to secure an individually tailored internship role aimed at building your Australian business networks and connections, as well as providing real life work experience that supports your future career aspirations.

Admission criteria

Academic Requirements for ICMS MIT Degrees:

• Successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF 7) from an Australian higher education institution or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of at least two (2) award, or non-award, postgraduate subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent; or
• Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent; or
• For mature age entry (21+): successful completion of a diploma or associate degree qualification (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government’s qualifications recognition tool) and four years of relevant IT professional or management experience.

Fees and charges

^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024. Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

Australian Government financial assistance

ICMS scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the ICMS website.

Call (02) 9466 1240 or email ICMS.