Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science)

Overview

Hacking, cybercrime and defence strategies; welcome to the world of cybersecurity. Now and in the years to come, cybersecurity experts will be in high demand.

The Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) from La Trobe University prepares you for a successful career in this fast-growing field, whether you have an IT background or not.

The degree has been carefully designed by industry leaders to first give you a strong foundation in cybersecurity, then invite you to specialise in either computer science, business operations or artificial intelligence.

Build fundamental skills in system design, implementation, testing and documentation. Develop technical expertise in pen testing, blockchain and cyber forensics, and get hands-on experience applying your knowledge in our state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless labs. You'll also get to hone your networking skills in our CISCO networking and security labs.

Career outcomes

Combining cybersecurity with artificial intelligence, business operations or computer science puts you at the front line of defence against cybercrime. Graduate ready for your career as a:

• Security architect

Plan, implement and supervise computer and network security systems.

• Cyber intelligence analyst

Use your knowledge in areas like network administration or network engineering to help counter the activities of cybercriminals such as hackers and developers of malicious software.

• Compliance assurance manager

Support cybersecurity and privacy assurance and develop and manage security and risk for communications and technology.

• Cybersecurity consultant

Play both the attacker and the defender to optimise computer systems, networks and software programs.

• Cybersecurity polity adviser

Work independently on different aspects of the advisory model. Understand, assess and articulate complex business, markets and cyber policy, and implement cyber policies.

• Cyber risk manager

Manage risk across operating systems, network infrastructure, software applications, web servers and databases. Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risk.

Accreditation

The Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science) on the City campus has provisional accreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).