Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
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Duration
Full-time 6 months, Part-time 1 year -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
AU$12,960 (2020 total)*
Government subsidy available
Next intake
February, July Entry score
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Overview
Cyber security forms a vital part of organisational responsibilities. In today’s networked world it is more relevant than ever. From the latest internet worm to identity theft, danger is no more than a mouse click away.
The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is suited to those interested in the role of a systems administrator and/or a risk analysis consultant. You will be introduced to computer security, encryption standards and cryptosystems, authentication mechanisms and risk and controls mechanisms.
Government subsidy available for Higher Education Certificates
On 12 April 2020, the Federal Government announced a package to support those workers who have been displaced as a result of COVID-19. Student fees for short courses in areas of national priority have been set at significantly discounted rates. These Higher Education Certificates, which includes the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, will help to ensure that workers looking to upskill or reskill will be job ready in important sectors of the community or have the ability to continue into further study.
For further information please see the Federal Governments Course Seeker website.
Details
This graduate certificate course is offered through a flexible combination of lectures, tutorials and computer laboratory classes. There are opportunities for team-based projects and participating in consulting activities.
Through lectures and tutorials, you will explore key concepts and be challenged to strengthen your knowledge and problem solving skills. You will work as a team to solve complex issues facing the cyber security industry through group discussions, presentations and seminars. You will learn using state-of-the-art cyber security software, providing you with hands-on the experience you need for roles that use data analysis.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
You will have the opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience through a consulting project, where you will use theoretical and analytical skills to solve real world problems. As a student of this course, you will undertake activities that help you learn, apply and demonstrate your learnings, often while interacting with industry, and work in real or simulated industry environments.
As a student of this course, you will undertake three core subjects:
- Case Studies in Cyber Security
- Introduction to Information Security
- Discrete Mathematics
And select one elective subject:
- Programming Fundamentals
- IT Infrastructue and Security.
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Program code: GC036
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Entry requirements
You must have:
- an Australian bachelor degree (AQF 7) or equivalent
OR
- a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) work experience in a related industry setting
If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
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Pathways
Credit and exemptions will be assessed in accordance with the RMIT University Credit Policy. If you have completed your studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this program.
Credit pathways between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher-level qualification.
Fees
- For students applying for the Governments’ package to support workers who have been displaced as a result of COVID-19, the total fee for this Graduate Certificate will be $2187.50.
- Eligible students can defer payment through HECS‑HELP.
- This Graduate Certificate is 6-months long when completed as full-time study (4 courses).
- If a student continues to study a Graduate Certificate beyond 2020 the Government subsidy for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) will no longer be available and the normal CSP fee will apply.
- Where a student progresses from this Graduate Certificate to a Masters Degree, they will not be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported place in the Masters Degree. If Commonwealth Supported Places are being offered in those Masters, these will be at the discretion of RMIT University to offer them. If Commonwealth Supported places are unavailable, the student will be offered a full fee paying place.
For further information please see the Federal Government’s Course Seeker website.
2020 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$12,960*
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2020 total course tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your course. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
Additional expenses
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
Other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your course. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Fees shown above apply to 2020 only and are based on an annual full-time study load of 96 credit points unless otherwise noted. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Tuition fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
For more information and to learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees see postgraduate study fees.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$XX,XXX.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
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