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Master of Applied Science - Information Security and Assurance
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
The Master program is aimed at information security managers providing principles underlying the components of information security systems, and technical specialists who are interested in the implementation or critical evaluation of information security systems. This Master program also offers opportunities for internships in the information security industry.
Designed for
Information security managers and technical specialists who are interested in the implementation or critical evaluation of information security systems
Structure
The Master consists of 192 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points).
Subjects
- Information security and assurance
Standard entry requirements
- An Australian bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 with award title including computer, IT, software, electrical, electronics, communications, mathematics, physics or equivalent
- Or an Australian bachelor degree with a GPA between 1.5 and 2.0 out of 4.0 in a scientific/ engineering/technical field with evidence of at least three years' work experience in the field of IT/ information security or equivalent International qualifications are assessed according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Recognition
Australian Computer Society
Study pathways
This is an articulated program leading from Graduate Certificate to Graduate Diploma to Master. Those interested in the role of a systems administrator or risk analysis consultant can choose to exit the program at Graduate Diploma level.