Overview
For professionals seeking to transition fields, retain and expand knowledge, and refresh skills, this program provides a foundation in cyber security literacy and background technical knowledge plus applied cyber security unit, and provides a security mindset and understanding of the current state of the field.
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Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain advanced concepts, theories and techniques, relevant to information technology.
2.
Apply a breadth of relevant computing knowledge, including information technology management.
3.
Identify, define, investigate, and analyse the computing aspects of complex engineering problems.
4.
Synthesise algorithmic knowledge and apply appropriate computing methods to contribute to effective and/or innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
5.
Communicate information and justify decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders, and the broader community.
6.
Apply ethical approaches to professional practice.
7.
Collaborate and lead effectively in diverse professional contexts.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - GDipIT5546 - Information Technology
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 72 UOC.
Foundational Core Courses 18 Units of Credit:
Advanced Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Electives 18 Units of Credit:
Specialisation Core Course6 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Knowledge Electives 12 Units of Credit:
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