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Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations)
Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations)

Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations)

  • ID:LTU610009
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

  • Students must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved international equivalent.
  • Applicants must also be proficient in the English language with strong verbal and written communication skills.NB: Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English level

  • IELTS (Academic): overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
  • TOEFL Paper based: overall score of 550 with 5 or better in TWE (Test of Written English).
  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
  • La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 5B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
  • La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.

Course Information

Become the bridge between the technical and managerial aspects of cybercrime prevention.

La Trobe's Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations) will teach you predictive techniques to align business needs and deliver meaningful outcomes in cybersecurity. You'll graduate ready to keep pace with the information security demands of business, government, defence and law enforcement. Undertake a set of foundation subjects to develop industry-relevant skills before specialising in business operations.

You'll learn:

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals

Your introduction to the aims, methods and outcomes of cybersecurity practice.

  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency

Understand one of the most important developments in modern computing and how they relate to security.

  • Crisis communication

Learn effective ways to communicate with clients and stakeholders following a security breach.

  • The mindset and motivation of hackers

Cybersecurity is about people as much as technology. Understanding what drives cybercriminals helps you create strategies to defend against them.

  • Auditing and risk mitigation

A network is only as strong as its weakest link. Learn to assess and improve networks to lower the risk of a breach.

  • Legal and ethical frameworks

Become familiar with the regulations and ethical approaches for dealing with cybersecurity.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Security architect
  • Consultant
  • Policy advisor
  • Systems administrator
  • Cloud solution specialist.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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