COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security specialisation) is designed to equip students from non-IT backgrounds with the technical, analytical, and professional skills required to address modern cybersecurity challenges. The program begins with an 80-credit-point Foundation Zone that develops core IT competencies, including computer programming, database design and management, IT systems and project management, networking and cloud computing, systems analysis and design, and introductory cybersecurity. Students also complete introductory elective streams that may focus on Information Systems, Cyber Security, or Applied Artificial Intelligence, allowing early exposure to specialised pathways. The Core Zone, worth 80 credit points, builds advanced professional capabilities through units such as Information Systems Project and Risk Management, IT Professional Practice, and a Major Project that integrates theory with real-world application. The Cyber Security specialisation (40 credit points) provides focused training in advanced offensive security, cyber crime and investigative methods, cyber security analysis and design, and governance frameworks and ethics. These units develop strong expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and responding to complex cyber threats. Overall, the program prepares graduates for careers in cybersecurity, digital forensics, risk management, and information assurance by combining strong technical foundations, practical skills, and ethical understanding essential for protecting modern digital systems and infrastructure.