Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
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Stand guard in the digital domain
Cyber security has become one of the key global issues of our time. Protecting the integrity of digital information is critical in every sphere: from national security, to business and industry, and our personal lives.
Our online Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security equips you to launch or progress a uniquely rewarding career as a cyber generalist—and help secure our shared digital future.
What will you do?
Completed 100% online over 8 months part-time, the degree gives you significant flexibility to study as and when it works for you. Content is highly industry-driven and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills across both the technical and business management aspects of cyber security.
You will graduate with:
- a strong analytical framework to understand cyber security challenges and solutions
- basic technical skills, including in computer forensic analysis, and the ability to apply them in real-world contexts
- broad knowledge of business information systems’ structure and security risks
- a firm grasp of cyber security policy and governance considerations—social, legal and commercial
- the ability to critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology.
Where could it take you?
Professionals with generalist cyber security knowledge and skills are in demand^ARWU, 2022
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Cyber Intelligence Expert; Cyber Defender
Degree Structure
The University of Adelaide has partnered with Pearson, the world’s leading global learning company, to deliver this degree 100% online. The Partnership has been established to deliver the very best experience and learning outcomes to all our students. Students will be awarded a University of Adelaide qualification and this degree meets the University's highest quality standards.
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Further Study
- Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security - Online
- Graduate Diploma in Data Science
- Graduate Diploma in Data Science (Applied) - Online
- Master of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Cyber Security - Online
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Data Science (Applied) - Online
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023