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Master of Cyber Studies and Investigation

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

56,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Cyber Studies and Investigation will enhance students' understanding of technology as an investigative tool and as a potential vulnerability in criminal and other complex investigations. Designed to respond to contemporary industry demands for integrated technology and investigations, this high impact innovative course offers students specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in cyber investigations. Cyber and technology issues are now integral to the law enforcement arena, as well as in investigative roles within a range of regulatory and commercial areas. These include banks, telecommunications, insurance and human services. You could choose to use your advanced skills to master the identification and mitigation of cyber and technology threats and vulnerabilities, prevention, detection and prosecution strategies for corporations. This course also opens up the possibility to work from anywhere in the world. Use your skills across the emerging trends and practices of transnational crime investigations in addition to the policing of these types of global crimes. Drive sophisticated investigations into criminal activity such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms trade and financial crime. You could also examine emerging forms of criminality such as environmental crime, trafficking of cultural property, piracy and organ trafficking.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Cyber Studies and Investigation will enhance students' understanding of technology as an investigative tool and as a potential vulnerability in criminal and other complex investigations. Designed to respond to contemporary industry demands for integrated technology and investigations, this high impact innovative course offers students specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in cyber investigations. Cyber and technology issues are now integral to the law enforcement arena, as well as in investigative roles within a range of regulatory and commercial areas. These include banks, telecommunications, insurance and human services. You could choose to use your advanced skills to master the identification and mitigation of cyber and technology threats and vulnerabilities, prevention, detection and prosecution strategies for corporations. This course also opens up the possibility to work from anywhere in the world. Use your skills across the emerging trends and practices of transnational crime investigations in addition to the policing of these types of global crimes. Drive sophisticated investigations into criminal activity such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms trade and financial crime. You could also examine emerging forms of criminality such as environmental crime, trafficking of cultural property, piracy and organ trafficking.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

60+
6+
52+
50+

For admission to the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or overseas equivalent. 

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations on the basis of professional achievement, and or, professional experience.  Upon the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Studies and Investigations, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigations and receive credit for applicable subjects.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

53,600 AUD
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International Students

56,800 AUD
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