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.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

150 credit points

Subject Options

Foundation (50 points)

Cyber Security Specialisation (150 points)

Core Subjects (25 points)

Students do both:

Electives (25 points)

Students do two subjects from this list:

Advanced Specialisation Core Subjects (37.5 points)

Students do one of:

AND

Advanced Specialisation Electives (25 points)

Students do two subjects from this list:

Advanced CIS Electives (37.5 points)

Students do three subjects from this list (or another relevant subject with approval of the course coordinator):

Last updated: 4 March 2025