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Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

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CRICOS Code

120467M

TEQSA Code

CRS1401859

Duration

104 Weeks

Intake

Feb | Jun | Oct

Study Mode

On Campus

Location

Sydney

AQF Level

Level 9

Broad Field

02 - Information Technology

Narrow Field

0203 - Information Systems

Detailed Field

020399 - Information Systems, n.e.c.

The Australian International Institute of Higher Education (AIIHE) has designed a profession-aligned Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) program tailored to empower graduates for leadership roles as ICT senior executives, cyber security officer or ICT professional experts, with the specialised knowledge and skills in the area of cybersecurity and its associated fields.

In an era where all size-organisations rely heavily on information systems and Internet, having a reliable and secure systems and networks are a vital responsibility for every organisation. This program equips graduates with advanced technical proficiencies in the core knowledge of IT and cybersecurity technologies. By integrating knowledge and skills, the curriculum endows students with the tools and techniques required to analyse, detect, and securely confront challenges in the ever-evolving cyberspace. The program is structured in alignment with the comprehensive body of knowledge of Cyber Security (CYBOK) involving its eight areas concerning aspects of the human, organisational and regulatory aspects as well as the attack and defence technology aspects and added to other industry alignments such as the ACM IEEE Computing Curricula.

At its core, the program integrates foundational subjects in information technology, such as software development, systems analysis design, database management systems, ethical and professional practice in IT, and project management. This foundation is further enriched by the specialised cybersecurity subjects such as cybersecurity and information, cyber security management and governance, penetration testing, and information assurance and risk management. The pedagogy of the Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) seamlessly blends practical insights from industry experts with a rigorous academic framework, establishing a robust understanding of general information technology and cybersecurity level. The salient feature of this course is the inclusion of a Capstone Project subject, focused on tackling a contemporary issue and challenges pertaining to IT and data science. Here, students apply and integrate their knowledge to propose recommendations or solutions.

AIIIHE aims to prepare work-ready professionals. It is expected that graduates could start a career in Information Technology (Cybersecurity) in positions such as:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Security System Developer
  • Security System Manager
  • Computer Forensics Specialist
  • Cyber Intelligence Expert
  • Secure Programming Expert

Admission requirements are described in the AIIHE Admission Policy and Procedures and are summarised as follows. To be eligible for admissions to the Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) applicants are required to hold the following:

 
  • Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor’s degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent with a minimum of 55% OR
  • Applicants must have completed a Graduate Certificate of IT (or similar cognate area) AQF level 8 equivalent OR
  • Applicants must have completed a Graduate Diploma of IT (or similar cognate area) AQF level 8 equivalent.

Assumed Knowledge
Students are assumed to have:

  1. basic numeracy skills of fundamental arithmetic – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
  2. the ability to reason and to apply simple logical concepts; and
  3. the ability to apply, in context, a combination of different discipline-based knowledge and skills

 

English Language Requirements
Students applying for the Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following approved tests.

  • The minimum requirement is an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5, with no individual band lower than 6.0. Equivalent scores are accepted from other tests:  
  • TOEFL iBT overall score of 81 with minimum scores of 18 in Reading, 22 in Writing, 18 in Listening, and 21 in Speaking;
  • PTE Academic overall score of 58, with no score lower than 53 in Reading, 62 in Writing, 48 in Listening, and 46 in Speaking;
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced overall score of 176, with no band lower than 169;
  • CELPIP General overall score of 8, with no individual band lower than 7;
  • LanguageCert Academic overall score of 70, with no band lower than 65;
  • Michigan English Test (MET) overall score of 58, with no band lower than 53; and 
  • Occupational English Test (OET) overall score of 340, with minimum scores of 290.


Students who do not meet these requirements may be required to complete an ELICOS program, such as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, with a recognised provider. For further details, please refer to the AIIHE Admission Policy and Procedures


Credit for Prior Learning

Conditions and procedures for application for Credit for Prior Learning are described in the AIIHE Credit for Prior Learning Policy and Procedures.

The structure of the Master of Information Technology (Cybersecurity) course is informed by the professional recognition requirements of the Australian Computing Society (ACS), the Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) framework and the need for Information Technology graduates to have a broad-based education in the fundamental areas of information technology (cybersecurity) skills and knowledge. The course provides an information technology (cybersecurity)-based mandatory core subjects in years 1 and 2, four specialisation subjects and one Capstone Industry Project.

  • 15 subjects;
  • 10 credit points (cps) per subject; (Only MIT9318 provides 20 cps)
  • 160 credit points to complete the full course

Nationally accredited and registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) under the code CRS1401859 and registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under the code 120467M

Course Structure

Subject Code Subject Name CPS Pre-Req Co-Req
MIT8101
Introduction to Systems and Networks
10
None

None

MIT8102
Database Systems and Management
10
None

None

MIT8103
Programming Fundamentals
10
None

None

MIT8104
Professional Practice
10
None

None

MIT8201
Systems Analysis and Design
10
MIT8102

None

MIT8202
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
10
MIT8101

None

MIT8203
Fundamentals of Data Science
10
MIT8103

None

MIT8204
Cloud Computing and Networks
10
MIT8101

MIT8203

Subject Code Subject Name CPS Pre-Req Co-Req
MIT9301
IT Project Management
10
MIT8201

None

MIT9304
Cybersecurity Management and Governance
10
MIT8202

None

Specialisation

MIT9306
Penetration Testing
10
MIT8202
MIT8204

None

Specialisation
MIT9308
Information Assurance and Risk Management
10
MIT8202

None

MIT9313
Digital Forensics
10
MIT8202

None

Specialisation

MIT9316
Cybersecurity and the Human Factor
10
None

None

Specialisation

MIT9318
Cybersecurity Capstone Industry Project
20
MIT9301 and 100 credit pts
of which 80 credit pts must
be at level 8000

None