Take control of your career and get the foundation needed to secure the future of business in a digital world.
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AU$1650 (2024 total)
This microcredential is designed for business professionals seeking skills in cyber security governance and risk management to support their transition to roles in the cyber security sector.
Cyber security is an urgent national problem*. As cyber threats continue to evolve and escalate, the demand for skilled business professionals who can protect digital assets has never been higher.
With an additional 5000 cyber professionals needed annually in Australia until 2030^, if ever you've been considering a career change, this microcredential is your perfect starting point.
*Source: 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
^Source: AustCyber’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan 2023
Cyber security has a predicted job growth of 38.9% in the next 5 years (Seek, 2023).
Learn from world-leading researchers and gain in-demand and specialist skills in just 12 weeks.
Transition into a career in the rapidly growing cyber security sector or upskill to expand your opportunities.
Co-designed with industry and leading researchers, this course provides you with the knowledge and skills you can apply immediately to your current or future role. In 12 weeks, you'll learn to establish and manage a robust cyber security and risk management framework for an organisation.
You'll learn cyber security essentials, governance frameworks and best practices to ensure your business is secure and compliant. You'll also learn risk management strategies to mitigate digital risks.
With this solid foundation, you'll be well on your way to enhancing your career or transitioning to exciting opportunities in one of the fastest-growing and in-demand fields today.
This course is taught 100% online.
Teaching formats include lectures, workshops and student-led discussions and collaborative learning activities.
Your assessment will include written reports and presentations and reflect the complex challenges associated with the cyber security sector. These may be either research, problem or policy-based, and will provide you with experience in effectively researching, writing and presenting your findings to an audience. Your assessments will help develop your skills in communication, analysis and evaluation.
Feedback will be provided throughout the teaching period in online forums and through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
A digital badge will be awarded upon successful completion of this microcredential.
This microcredential has been co-designed with industry leaders and world-renowned experts.
You will gain the foundational cyber security governance and digital risk management skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by industry.
On completion of this microcredential, you will be able to:
Throughout this 12-week microcredential, you will be required to complete approximately 16 hours of online learning per week.
These hours will be completed through various synchronous (2 x 2-hour online lectures/workshops per week, 1 x 1-hour optional online student drop-in consultation) and asynchronous (self-directed) activities, including:
You will complete two skills-based modules with formal assessment.
The modules are:
Completion of this microcredential will equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect government and businesses from increasingly complex modern threats.
The range of career opportunities is varied, including business advisory and strategic roles, cyber security governance and risk assessment roles.
Cyber security occupations have been identified to be in significant national shortage and with high future demand, according to Jobs and Skills Australia's Skills Priority List.
This shortage is echoed in ISC2's (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2023, which states that in 2023 there were roughly 4 million cyber security professionals needed worldwide.
Alternatively, you may choose to pursue further study.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this microcredential.
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement, you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this microcredential.
Upon successful completion of this microcredential you may be eligible for credit transfer for postgraduate business Masters programs at RMIT University.
*Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your course. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your course, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from course to course.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
The total tuition fee for 2024 is AU$1650.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is $365.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.
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Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
