Cyber Security
Master of Information TechnologySpecialisation (formal)Year: 2023
Cyber Security
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) Cyber Security is a 200-point, 150-point and 100-point program for those interested in a career in technical IT.
The key aspects of the course are:
- Specialisations in key areas of Information Technology, namely Cyber Security: a focus on the theory of cyber security, as well as the design, development, analysis and testing of secure systems
- Foundation studies in programming, algorithmics, databases and networking for students with minimal IT background, including exposure to the different areas of specialisation
- Formal studies in project and change management, including risk management, quality assurance and testing
- Optional 25-point industry placement with local IT organisations as part of the course (available on a competitive basis)
- Optional 25-point research project, qualifying students to advance to a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Expertise in a key area of information technology
- Analytical skills and competencies in problem solving
- A sound fundamental understanding of the principles and methods of information technology
- Demonstrable competencies in the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the course is accredited
- A broad knowledge base of information technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those involved in the IT industry
- Have acquired the computational skills necessary to solve theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in IT
- Verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to changing face of the IT industry
- Professional ethics and responsibility towards the IT profession and the broader community.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Structure
150 credit points
Subject Options
Foundation (50 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Cyber Security Specialisation (150 points)
Core Subjects (25 points)
Students do both:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90043 | Cryptography and Security | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives (25 points)
Students do two subjects from this list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90049 | Introduction to Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ISYS90070 | Information Security Consulting | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
SWEN90006 | Security & Software Testing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Advanced Specialisation Core Subjects (37.5 points)
Students do one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90055 | Research Project |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
INFO90010 | Technology Innovation Project | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
COMP90082 | Software Project |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
AND
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90016 | Software Processes and Management |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Advanced Specialisation Electives (25 points)
Students do two subjects from this list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90010 | High Integrity Systems Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90073 | Security Analytics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90074 | Web Security |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Advanced CIS Electives (37.5 points)
Students do three subjects from this list (or another relevant subject with approval of the course coordinator):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90010 | High Integrity Systems Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90073 | Security Analytics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90074 | Web Security |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90018 | Mobile Computing Systems Programming | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90051 | Statistical Machine Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90054 | AI Planning for Autonomy |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90057 | Advanced Theoretical Computer Science | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90084 | Quantum Software Fundamentals | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
June (Off Campus)
November (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90473 | Business Practicum |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
June (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90085 | Volunteer Experience in I.T. | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90086 | Computer Vision | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90087 | The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90063 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90088 | Cryptocurrencies & decentralised ledgers | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
Last updated: 4 March 2025