The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security provides a high level, global perspective on cyber security and information security fundamentals.

Students learn about the major cyber security challenges facing the world, and a range of responses including technical, policy, organisational, governance and geo-political.

Informed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology'ss NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework, the program brings a multi- and inter-disciplinary perspective to cyber security, with students learning how the broad range of skills and capabilities within the cyber security workforce interact.

The qualification also is suitable as an entry pathway for students seeking to undertake further study in the area, including UQ's graduate diploma and master'ss offerings in cyber security.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
• Master of Cyber Security
• Master of Cyber Security

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.