Jason Hartley is lecturer in criminology at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He is a former police officer with 23 years of experience, and has trained personnel for deployment in Timor Leste, the Solomon Islands, Iraq and Afghanistan. Jason specializes in, and has published on engagement with Muslim communities, Indigenous Polynesian approaches to rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, and Asian Organised Crime. Jason also completed a community internship in Hebron on the West Bank.
CRS1401877
Course Id
120767K
CRICOS code
Master of Cybersecurity
2 Years
DURATION
4 SEMESTERS
SEMESTER
Rationale
The Master of Cybersecurity is designed to equip students from any previous fields with the theoretical knowledge and applied expertise to address complexities of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Utilising case-based learning, this course integrates theoretical and technical perspectives. This enables graduates to design secure systems, manage risks, respond to incidents, lead cybersecurity initiatives, and implement creative solutions in diverse contexts. By combining rigorous academic foundations with hands-on learning experiences, students develop critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills necessary for tackling global cybersecurity challenges.
The course draws on GLI’s established expertise and accredited courses in the fields of cybersecurity leadership. It challenges students to independently research and apply an advanced and integrated understanding of cybersecurity theories to a range of scenarios. Graduates will demonstrate the autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and responsibility required in an ever-changing and complex world.
Graduates of the Master of Cybersecurity may find employment in cybersecurity roles, such as executive business or industry leaders, senior department heads in public service or not-for-profit organisations, as well as educational institutions that require skills in critical thinking, project management, and incident response.
Course learning outcomes
CLO1 Critically review and interpret theoretical frameworks in cybersecurity contexts
CLO2 Critically evaluate and apply ethical principles and practices to mitigate complex cybersecurity risks
CLO3 Investigate and implement advanced cybersecurity risk management and response strategies
CLO4 Propose and articulate complex cybersecurity solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
CLO5 Autonomously plan and execute a capstone project that devises, authenticates, and implements industry-based cybersecurity solutions
Course structure
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1
ITC401 Foundations of Computing and Networking
ITC402 Cybersecurity Management
ITC404 Foundations of Cybersecurity
ITC405 Introduction to Scripting and Linux Security Tools
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2
ITC504 Emerging Cybersecurity Threats
ITC505 Global Cybersecurity Policy and Governance
ITC507 Secure Software Development and Code Auditing
1 x elective unit
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1
TC510 Cryptography and Secure Communications
ITC511 Networking and Systems Security
RES522 Information Technology Research Method
1 x specialisation unit
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2
ITC513 Security Architecture and Design
RES523 Cybersecurity Capstone Project
2 x specialisation units
Leadership and Management Specialisation
ITC515 Cybersecurity Strategy and Enterprise-Risk Leadership
ITC516 Communication and Cyber-Program Management
ITC534 Information Technology Project Management
Technical Cybersecurity Specialisation Test
ITC530 Penetration Testing
ITC531 Digital Forensics and Incident Response
ITC532 Network and Cloud Security Engineering
Units
Admission Criteria
Completion of an AQF 7 (Bachelor) or equivalent in any field with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0-point scale)
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institute where English is not the language of instruction normally require IELTS 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.
Study Modes
Delivery Mode
on campus, online, and hybrid mode
Campus
Upper Level, 1009 Ipswich Road, Moorooka, Brisbane Queensland 4105, Australia
Duration
2 years full-time (4 semesters)
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Fees
International Student Fees : Total Course Fee: AUD$ 60,000; AUD$ 15,000 per semester
AUD$ 500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional
*Fees subject to annual review
Domestic Student Fees : Total Course Fee: AUD$ 40,000; AUD$ 10,000 per semester
AUD$ 500 one-time enrolment fee is charged additional
*Fees subject to annual review
Global Institute Online fees : Masters – $36,800
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