Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy
UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW Canberra at ADFA)
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00100G
The Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy provides advanced interdisciplinary study into the political, military, diplomatic and higher level management aspects of issues where cyber security, strategy and diplomacy interact. It is intended for students in the diplomatic, defence, justice, public safety, regulatory, management and information sciences. Governments, enterprises, communities and civil society around the world are grappling with strategy and regulation for the new domain of cyberspace, at the same time as their security and other interests are being transformed by the rapid pace of information technology exploitation - both for beneficial and for malicious purposes. It is widely accepted that the threats in cyber space are escalating while responses to mitigate them are not able to keep up. This program will provide students with the ability to understand the main policy, operational, ethical and informational challenges for security thrown up by the integration or penetration of advanced information technologies into all spheres of human activity.
Structure
To qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy, students are required to complete courses totalling 48 UOC, of which 24 UOC must come from four core courses, 12 UOC from the elective courses in Strategy and Politics, and 12 UOC from elective courses in Technology and Security.
Subjects
- Australian cyber diplomacy
- Cyber security and world politics
- Cyber security in Asia
- Information assurance and security
Standard entry requirements
- Relevant 4-year Bachelor degree or Honours degree
- Or relevant Graduate Diploma
- Or 3-year Bachelor degree and 3 years' relevant work experience
- Or equivalent qualifications and/or related work experience
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | International: $25,440 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Canberra.
Note that this course is offered to international students by offshore external study only.
