- This course is only available to Australian citizens or Permanent Residents
Course Overview
Australian Defence Force Approved Program.
- Explore risk analysis, threat management, big data, the cyber mindset, global cybersecurity and the law. Discover the legal and political spectrum of data security. Learn the tools to affect a positive organisation-wide data security culture
- Become a reflective leader and data practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making
- Gain insights from a global faculty of over 250 world leaders, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, billionaires, philanthropists, Fortune 500 CEOs and Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- No exams. Fast-track your course and Graduate in JUST 4 months
- Over 44% Of Ducere students received a promotion before graduating
Who's It For?
- This graduate certificate is for leaders who are looking to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to address the importance of effective cyber management in any organisation
- This is not a technical qualification. This course is designed to provide the leader with sufficient knowledge of the different programming languages, systems and infrastructures combined with both local and globally recognised strategies to successfully liaise with various technical experts and stakeholders to make informed management decisions
- Direct pathway to the MBA (Data and Cyber Management) with Ducere
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Head of Cyber Security
- Head of Digital Transformation Security
- Head of Cyber Defence
- President Cyber Security
- Information Security Director
- Change Leader
- Cyber Security Executive
- Data and Cyber Security lead
- VP Cyber Security Strategy
- VP Security Assurance
- Security Governance Director
- Threat Investigations Lead
- Enterprise Risk Officer
- Governance Compliance & Risk Manager
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What You'll Learn
- Global cyber security and law
- Risk analysis
- Threat management
- Intellectual property
- Cyber threat modelling
- Business intelligence
- Cyber governance
Recognition
This course is accredited by the University of New England which is a self-accrediting tertiary institution, offering a multitude of accredited course programs across a variety of academic disciplines. The University is compliant with the National Quality Assurance processes provided by the AQF and TEQSA.
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Duration and Study Load
- Full-time: 4 Months
- Part-time: 9 Months
Delivery
- Fully online
- No exams
- No campus attendance required
- Advanced online platform. Access your study materials via mobile app
- One-on-one guidance and feedback from top-notch academics
- Personalised student support from a friendly professional team
Entry Requirements
- Hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above; or
- Provide Statement/s of Service from their employer/s documenting seven years full-time work experience including at least three years relevant full-time work experience in a dedicated IT/supervisory/management/consulting role
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Course Features
- Program approved by the Australian Defence Force
- Study when it suits you – full-time or part-time, anywhere on any device
- Opportunities to hear from and engage with business leaders at industry events
- Exclusive digital insights from global leaders including Fortune 500 CEOs, billionaires and philanthropists
- Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom
- Once you complete this GradCert, you gain direct entry into the MBA (Data and Cyber Management). You can complete the GradCert in 4 months and the MBA in another 8 months only, with full-time study.
Assessment
No exams but assignments designed to be applied to the student’s own workplace or venture. Our academic faculty are impressive – all have professional experience alongside relevant academic qualifications to uphold industry-relevant learning.
Testimonials
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"Studying online with Ducere ensures ongoing flexibility and convenience. This course has helped me develop new ways to implement strategies in the workplace to better protect data and instil methods of best practice in my team."Katherine WeisselRisk and Threat Management, NSW Police
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"I got a new role as the senior sales lead of a German cyber security start-up, shortly after graduating. I couldn’t be happier."Stephen NSenior Sales Lead (ANZ region)
About Ducere Global Business School
Ducere delivers Australia’s most innovative online degrees, together with its university partners. We believe that to be the best you need to learn from the best. With Ducere, you will gain insights from a global faculty of 250+ world leaders including Presidents, Prime Ministers, billionaires, philanthropists, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize Winners and more. You will gain practical skills by solving real-world projects with our industry partners such as KPMG, PwC, Disney, ATO, Telstra, Make-A-Wish and many more.
Over 44% of Ducere Students Receive a Salary Increase or Promotion Before Graduating.
- No Exams. Real business projects.
- Tailor your assignments to your passions
- Unparalleled student support
- $1.4 million in scholarships awarded in the last 3 years
- Eligible Australian Students pay nothing upfront with FEE-HELP
