Master of Business Administration at University of Canberra

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia and around the world with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 news jobs needed by 20261. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Cyber Security) aims to develop cyber security professionals with advanced knowledge in cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC). To ensure you graduate job-ready, significant consultation with industry has taken place to establish both the technical and non-technical expertise demanded by employers. In recent years, calls for cyber security professionals with a strong working-knowledge of GRC in complex organisational environments has significantly increased. As such, this program will build your professional proficiency, as well your ability to examine and implement a range of technology-based cyber security defences to address emerging threats and attacks. This program is suitable for students from any background / discipline, as well as information technology professionals seeking to gain specialist skills. You will develop technical expertise in information technology (IT); technical proficiency in cyber security; and, an understanding of GRC as it applies to information technology and cyber security.

Businesses in this Information Age are accumulating huge amounts of data. Mastery of Machine Learning provides us with a means to convert this data into knowledge and hence guide decision making processes. This course introduces the skills and knowledge, with a strong focus on practical application, required to begin a career in Machine Learning.

This program is aimed at preparing students for a future workforce by cultivating their competencies, knowledge and application of key project management concepts and practices in various related professions. It is expected that graduates from the program will be proficient in customising a domain specific project management life cycle and developing comprehensive project plans involving cost and quality control, managing risks and stakeholders in addition to developing efficient schedules while being able to act as effective communicators within a project team setting. Students have the option to graduate with core project management skills only (Graduate Certificate), to continue to obtain generic or discipline-specific project management skills (Graduate Diploma), or to continue to progress with advanced research skills with a Masters degree.