GC036 - Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
Plan: GC036VPA - Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
Campus: Vietnam Peoples Police Academy
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources
Program details
Award title: Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security
Award abbreviation: GradCerCyberSecu
Total credit points: 48
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 semester full time or 2 semesters part time
Location: Vietnam Peoples Police Academy
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/
ASCED code: 020300
CRICOS code:
Purpose of the Program
Cyber security forms a vital part of organisational responsibilities. In todays networked world it is more relevant than ever. From the latest internet worm, to identity theft, the danger is no more than a mouse click away. The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is suited to those interested in the role of a systems administrator and/or a risk analysis consultant. You will learn about wireless LAN security, the Advanced Encryption Standard, RSA, elliptic curve cryptography, smartcards, biometrics and information systems risk management.
Please note that theGraduate Certificate of Cyber Security is an EXIT ONLY award available from the MC159VPA Master of Cyber Security.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entry to this program is via MC159VPA Master of Cyber Security
Students in the Masters degree who wish to exit the Masters before completion, may be eligible to take out the intermediateaward of GD162VPA Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security or GC036VPA Graduate Certificate of Cyber Security.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in cyber security.
The School of Science has a range of longstanding links with industry through their Program Advisory Committees (PACs) and through research projects, consulting, and industry-sponsored design projects. Membership of these committees includes industry executives and past graduates from the school. Their involvement ensures that our programs remain relevant to your needs as a graduate and to the needs of graduate employers, by providing feedback on the currency of the programs and the changing needs of industry.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive electronic services provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and some other course related materials in electronic form.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University.
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
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