C4016 Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity
Faculty of Information Technology
Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity (C4016) is a 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Information Technology, taught at Monash Online. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Campus
- Monash Online
- Online
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity prepares you for work in the cybersecurity industry at an entry level, providing you with the fundamental knowledge, information and skills in cybersecurity and blockchain. This new course will provide you with the opportunity to upskill or implement a career change, as well as providing a pathway to further study in the Master of Cybersecurity.
Course structure
Core units6 credit points
Elective units18 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 24 credit points which includes a 6 credit point core Cybersecurity unit and 18 credit points of elective Cybersecurity units.
You must complete the following unit (6 points):
- ITO5163 Information and computer security
and complete three units (18 points) from the following:
- ITO5003 Software and network security
- ITO5129 Enterprise IT security
- ITO5214 Blockchain
- ITO5225 Cloud computing and security
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
analyse, critically review and synthesise theories and techniques from the field of cybersecurity;
- 2
apply problem solving skills and theoretical knowledge to the design and construction of innovative solutions in the area of cybersecurity;
- 3
systematically evaluate the application of theories and techniques from the field of cybersecurity;
- 4
critically evaluate, document and communicate ethical, legal and social issues affecting the use of technologies;
- 5
evaluate and respond to social and ethical issues arising from the application of cybersecurity technologies in the global economy.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test.
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Other information
The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity prepares you for work in the cybersecurity industry at an entry level, providing you with the fundamental knowledge, information and skills in cybersecurity and blockchain. This new course will provide you with the opportunity to upskill or implement a career change, as well as providing a pathway to further study in the Master of Cybersecurity.
Common questions
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity?
At Monash Online.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.