About this course
The Master of Cyber Security melds theoretical insights with hands-on expertise to cultivate graduates poised to spearhead advancements. This program emphasizes innovative security risk management, governance frameworks, and strategic leadership through a research-based capstone project. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and frameworks, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK. Our curriculum is constantly updated to reflect the evolving threat landscape, ensuring you graduate with the most relevant skills.
Fees and scholarships
| Item | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | A$24,000 | per year |
| Other course costs | A$500 | first year |
| Net fee | A$20,500 | first year, after maximum scholarship |
| Application fee | A$0 | one off |
Scholarship: up to A$4,000.
Fees are set by the university and can change. A scholarship is not confirmed until the university awards it, and the amount shown is the maximum available rather than an amount you will receive.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's Degree in CS, IT or related discipline
- Relevant Work Experience
- University interview: Yes
English language requirements
| Test | Overall | Minimum in each part |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
What you will study
Core modules
- MCS1101 Cyber Security for the Information Age
- MCS1102 Information Security for the Digital Age
- MCS1103 Network Security and Defence
- MCS1104 Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- MCS1201 IT Project Management
- MCS1202 Cloud Security and Virtualisation
- MCS1203 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- MCS1204 Splunk Programming for Cyber Security
- MCS2101 Human Factors for Cyber Security
- MCS2102 Cyber Governance and Compliance
- MCS2103 Cyber Security Risk Management
- MCS2104 Cyber Incident Response
- MCS2201 Intrusion Detection
- MCS2202 IoT Security and Privacy
- MCS2203 Cyber Threats Intelligence and Analysis
- 8MCS2204 Capstone Project
Documents you will need
- Passport
- Matric Degree
- Intermediate Degree
- Bachelor Degree (If Applicable)
- Bachelor Transcript (If Applicable)
- CV
- Experience Letter
Why International School of Global Leaders
- Advanced, industry-aligned curriculum: Covers network defence, digital forensics, cloud security, ethical hacking, risk management and cyber governance.
- Practical learning: Develops hands-on expertise through technical case studies and a research-based capstone project.
- Flexible qualification pathway: Students can progress from a Graduate Certificate to a Graduate Diploma and then the master’s degree, with completed units credited toward the higher qualification.
- Strong career prospects: Prepares graduates for senior roles such as Cyber Security Strategist, Security Risk Manager, Incident Response Manager and Cyber Governance Lead.
Course details are taken from the university and are correct as far as we know at the time of publication. Entry requirements, fees and intake dates are set by the university and can change. Nothing on this page is an offer of admission, a confirmed scholarship, or an assessment of your visa eligibility.