Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $4,660 per year |
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About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is a 60 credit programme, divided into four 15 credit courses. There are two compulsory courses and two electives.
Students must complete 60 credits at level 7 consisting of:
- CS7501 Information Security III and IT7502 Digital Ethics
- Two elective courses at level 7 chosen from the course list
The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (GCertCS) is to create a set of information technology professionals who have the ability to think about information security and assurance within an enterprise system, and know how to integrate security policy, practices and technologies into an operational infrastructure.
Potential Career Options
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in the IT industry in a range of roles such as security consultant, security analyst, security administrator, SecDevOps/DevSecOps, incident analyst, incident handler, information assurance analyst, security assessor/auditor, security engineer, penetration tester, digital forensic analyst, network forensic analyst, malware analyst, security developer or other information/cyber security-related support roles e.g. service desk.
Programme Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity is a 60 credit programme, divided into four 15 credit courses. There are two compulsory courses and two electives.
Students must complete 60 credits at level 7 consisting of:
- CS7501 Information Security III and IT7502 Digital Ethics
- Two elective courses at level 7 chosen from the course list below
Schedule of courses
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
Level 7
- CS7503 – Network Fundamentals for Information Assurance and Security
- CS7504 – Security for DevOps
- CS7505 – Incident Response and Digital Forensics
- CS7506 – Cloud Security
- IA7307 – Cryptography and Security Mechanisms
- IA7308 – Security Testing and Network Defence
Entry Criteria
Domestic: A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent preferably with Network, or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience in the IT industry.
International: IELTS 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent) and academic requirements.
Study Part-time
Are you looking to study part-time while you work or balance other commitments?
No problem we can make study work for you. This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.
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Additional Information
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Further Study Options
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
About the provider
The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.