Master of Information Technology (Security)

Overview

• Develop a detailed knowledge of the people, products and technologies involved in information security.
• Prepare yourself for a career as an information security specialist, computer systems auditor, information consultant, information assurance professional, or researcher in information security.
• Complete in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time.
• Opportunity to progress on to a Master of Information Technology (Advanced)(Security).

Details

IT systems are increasingly used to store, process and exchange information ranging from ecommerce applications to critical infrastructure such as utilities, financial institutions, transport and telecommunications networks. Security breaches are routinely reported in the mainstream media, making security assurance no longer a choice but a requirement. Associated with this increased awareness and organisational compliance requirement is a growth in demand for IT personnel with management expertise and technical skills in information security.

Course design

This course offers advanced studies in information security, both in the business and technical sense. You are introduced to a range of information security issues and their broad context: the people, processes and technologies involved with interacting in this new online era. You will explore these topics through participation in projects (research related and industry related) and practice in the community (small groups focusing on particular advanced topics). You will be exposed to a research and industry best-practice environment within QUT’s Information Security Institute through collaboration with its staff and students. You will graduate with an understanding and appreciation of what it means to be a security professional in contemporary global environments.

Career outcomes

Careers include information security specialist, computer systems auditor, information consultant, information assurance professional, information manager and progression to a role as researcher in information security.

Units

You should meet the following requirements to complete the Masters program:

• you are required to complete 144 credit points of units
• you are required to complete the specified core unit
• if you wish to specialise, you must complete the specific unit requirements for a major
• if you wish to complete your postgraduate studies without a single area of specialisation, you must satisfy the unit requirements for graduation with no major
• you may be allowed to take up to four units of electives. These units may be selected from postgraduate units outside of the Science and Engineering Faculty.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this Masters Coursework program, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Australian equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale)

OR

• Evidence of recognised prior higher learning in the field of Information and Information Technology (e.g. at least five years of relevant full-time work experience). Industry certification alone is not sufficient evidence.

Domestic students:
Domestic students who have completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) are eligible for the programs described in this proposal.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

International Students:
International students must complete the above requirements and also achieve an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or more with no sub-band below 6.0.

International students with an IELTS overall band score between 6.0 and 6.5 with no sub-band below 5.0 are permitted to complete communication units offered by QUT International College as elective units within their Masters degree. These units must be successfully completed in the first semester of the Masters program.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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