MBA - Master of Business Administration (Cyber Security Studies Specialisation) at Edith Cowan University

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations.

It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Cyber Security Studies Specialisation

This specialisation is among the first of its kind in Australia, bridging this gap and preparing business professionals to tackle industry cyber security challenges.

Offered by a university which is recognised as a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, graduates will be employable by businesses from various industries which are looking for sustainable growth while minimising their digital risk and enhancing their technological readiness. This specialisation develops student knowledge and provides graduates with exposure to contemporary cyber security issues and effective mitigation strategies, thereby preparing graduates for best practices when working within a business orientated environment.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply initiative when analyzing various complex cyber security based problems to develop innovative solutions.
• Communicate advanced knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences within the cyber security discipline.
• Use high level self-management skills to investigate, plan and undertake cyber security threats and mitigation strategies.

Employment Opportunities

This course prepares students for careers in the field of cyber security, including areas such as network security, computer forensics, network forensics, security assessment, information warfare and cyber security management.

Possible future job titles

Business Consultant, Cyber Security Consultant, Business Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Advisor, Cyber Security Evaluator, Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Risk Analyst.

Other Specialisations you can study in this course:

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Health Care Leadership and Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Marketing
• Professional Internship
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management