Graduate Diploma of Business (Managing Cyber Risk)

Graduate Diploma

As the digital world expands, cyber security incidents are increasing. Gain the skills to help mitigate the risk that organisations face with UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Business (Managing Cyber Risk).

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep

Domestic Fees

$29,120 per year

About this course

Overview

As the digital world expands, cyber security incidents are increasing. Gain the skills to help mitigate the risk that organisations face with UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Business (Managing Cyber Risk).
Explore the governance, risk and compliance frameworks related to cyber security incidents and learn how to build and implement appropriate cyber security management strategies.
Gain a knowledge of key cyber security standards and frameworks and understand how to enhance cyber resilience in organisations.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Diploma of Business (Managing Cyber Risk), you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Business.

Thinking of studying in 2023? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Skilled cyber risk professionals are in increasing demand. Be ready to enter roles such as, security software developer, security consultant, IT technician, cyber security engineer, cyber security analyst or cyber security penetration tester.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 4 Electives 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

Trimester 2, 2023 - applications close 15 May and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 15 May, 2023.
Block 4, 2023 - applications close 10 July and the Block 4 study period starts on 10 July, 2023.
Trimester 3, 2023 - applications close 4 September and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 4 September, 2023.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you. Remember, from 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)