Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Cyber Security Postgraduate Project

Credit Points: 24.00


Course Coordinator: Golnoush Abaei

Course Coordinator Phone: +61399250294

Course Coordinator Email: golnoush.abaei@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: City Campus

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses 

Successful completion of the following course/s: 

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.


Course Description

This course aims to provide you with a capstone experience that enables you to consolidate, critically reflect on and integrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your program. It includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/ or community is integral to your experience.  

The primary objective of this capstone and WIL course is to provide you with practical experience in executing cybersecurity projects. You will learn how to analyse cybersecurity risks in information systems, develop effective solutions, implement mitigation strategies, and evaluate and document their effectiveness.

As part of a project team comprising 4 to 6 students, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and undertake industry projects from inception to final implementation. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding and operating within a corporate environment, utilizing formal cybersecurity methodologies, and integrating the skills and knowledge acquired throughout your program.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):   

MC159 – Master of Cyber Security

PLO 1: Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of scientific theories, principles, concepts, and practices in Cyber Security.

PLO 2: Design Cyber Security systems to meet enterprise requirements by employing advanced Cyber Security development tools, techniques and emerging technologies.

PLO 3: Design and implement Cyber Security solutions for contemporary Cyber Security issues using systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies.

PLO 4: Formulate judgements in a team environment to develop Cyber Security solutions that adhere to organisational governance, professional standards, legal and ethical frameworks.

PLO 5: Communicate and collaborate ideas, threat analysis outcomes, project proposals and deliverables to multi-disciplinary stakeholders in various contexts, utilising a variety of digital platforms and traditional formats

PLO 6: Demonstrate professional integrity, ethical conduct, sustainable and culturally inclusive standards with high level personal autonomy and accountability in designing and implementing Cyber Security solutions.

PLO 7: Plan and execute research projects that develop and deliver innovative strategies and technology-based solutions to effectively address complex Cyber Security issues.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.   


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • CLO1: Analyse cyber security risks, using relevant knowledge and principles.
  • CLO2: Apply problem-solving and decision-making methodologies to implement cybersecurity solutions.
  • CLO3:Analyse security requirements and utilise software development tools, techniques, as well as emerging cybersecurity technologies to develop and design effective cybersecurity solutions.
  • CLO4: Create and demonstrate project deliverables within the team environment to diverse audiences using various modes and media.
  • CLO5: Apply integrity and ethical conduct in the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, adhering to IT standards and codes of ethics.


Overview of Learning Activities

All your learning activities in this course are based on applying your discipline knowledge in the process of planning and executing a substantial research-based project or industry-sponsored capstone project experience. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

The learning activities included in this course are:

  • Face-to-face activities, where the project coordinator and industrial partners present project proposals;
  • Group discussions, where you will discuss and analyze with the course coordinator project issues for effective outcomes;
  • Group presentations to industrial partners, colleagues, and RMIT academics; and guest lectures/discussion leaders from industry experts on key topics.
  • You will be completing your project as a team devising optimal solutions for the business problems provided combined with timely deliverables. This means that you will work face-to-face in a dedicated project office-type environment on a full-time basis to complete your project in constant, dynamic interaction with your team members and regular interaction with your course supervisor and project sponsor.

The Project Proposals from the various industrial sponsors are presented during the first week. You will nominate your choice of the project during the first week when teams will be formed, and the projects will begin.


Overview of Learning Resources

You will use computer laboratories and relevant software provided by the University.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through Canvas and the RMIT Student website. The learning resources accessible through myRMIT Studies Course include: a list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles, and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your learning: 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT Student website.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Project Charter 
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, & 3.

Assessment Task 2: Team Project Report
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4.

Assessment Task 3: Presentation, communication and self-management tasks  
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-5.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.