Special Topic in Cyber Security

Aim

To enable learners to select a focus area of study in cyber security to reach their desired career and/or graduate studies goals. Topic selection will be based upon learner interest and faculty research and expertise and will generally change annually. Learners may substitute a cyber security related graduate diploma course for this requirement.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Evaluate, and analyse characteristics of, a specified current topic relating to cyber security.
2. Define, apply and implement an appropriate technological solution to a problem or problems related to the topic.

Indicative content

• Topic selection will be based upon learner interest and faculty research and expertise and will generally change annually.
• Detailed learning outcomes, content and assessment for the selected topic(s) will be developed prior to the commencement of the course and approved by the Head of School.
• In the event of course substitution, indicative content will be that of the substituted graduate diploma course.