Master of Applied Cybernetics

Acton Campus, Canberra, Australia

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12 monthsProgram duration

53,370 AUDTuition Fee/year

15 May, 2025Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Cybernetics is a 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with:

Advanced skills in managing cyber-physical systems from critical thinking and questioning, to an understanding of how the technology relates to the regulatory environment.
A solid understanding of the machine and human components of a cyber-physical system, including their historical context.
The intellectual framework for the management of complex, integrated systems within a social and environmental context.
The opportunity to undertake cybernetics-related research and work experience of professional relevance.

Learning Outcomes:

Select, adapt, apply, and communicate advanced methods and applied cybernetics techniques for analysing cyber-physical systems;
Apply knowledge and analysis of cyber-physical systems to decision-making in a broad range of contexts, including: policy, business, community organisations, academia and service delivery;
Examine current issues in cyber-physical systems from design to decommissioning using leading-edge research and design practices;
Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of challenges and opportunities associated with cyber-physical systems; and
Communicate complex systems outcomes of cyber-physical research and practice to diverse audiences.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Applied Cybernetics is a 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with:

Advanced skills in managing cyber-physical systems from critical thinking and questioning, to an understanding of how the technology relates to the regulatory environment.
A solid understanding of the machine and human components of a cyber-physical system, including their historical context.
The intellectual framework for the management of complex, integrated systems within a social and environmental context.
The opportunity to undertake cybernetics-related research and work experience of professional relevance.

Learning Outcomes:

Select, adapt, apply, and communicate advanced methods and applied cybernetics techniques for analysing cyber-physical systems;
Apply knowledge and analysis of cyber-physical systems to decision-making in a broad range of contexts, including: policy, business, community organisations, academia and service delivery;
Examine current issues in cyber-physical systems from design to decommissioning using leading-edge research and design practices;
Demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of challenges and opportunities associated with cyber-physical systems; and
Communicate complex systems outcomes of cyber-physical research and practice to diverse audiences.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

64+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Bachelor GPA

IELTS

6.5+

GRE

155+

GMAT

600+

TOEFL

80+

Application Deadline

15 May 2025

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

39,925 AUD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

53,370 AUD

Other Expenses

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