Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management

Year

View in 2021 Handbook

Course Overview
Further Information
Course Rules & Plans
Course Outcomes

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management at UNE?

The Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management is targeted at leaders who are looking to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to address the importance of effective cyber management in any organisation. The Graduate Certificate gives leaders an opportunity to explore contemporary and global data security strategies, become familiar with the legal and political spectrum of data security and provide the tools to affect a positive organisation-wide data security culture.

The Graduate Certificate is designed to provide the leader with sufficient knowlegde 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. This course will clearly identify the various data risks to, and the responsibilities of, every organisaion with an online presence.

This course is offered in partnership with Ducere Global Business School and is delivered fully online through a bespoke learning management system supplemented by various rich media and modern case studies. Webinars conducted by academics and industry experts will draw on industry experiences and encourage students to apply the theory to their own professional contexts. Students will also be encouraged to attend in-person events every two months, hosted by industry partners. These value-add events will focus on integrating the academic learnings of the course with real-world application, including workshops led by academics and industry experts.

Career Opportunities

Managers of organisations with an online presence.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

Up to 2 years Part-time

FEES

Full Fee
International

2020 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Online
Trimester 2, Online
Trimester 3, Online

Official Abbreviation

GradCertDataCyberMgt

Course Type

Postgraduate

Commencing

Location	Admission Period	Mode of Study
Armidale	Trimester 1	Online
Armidale	Trimester 2	Online
Armidale	Trimester 3	Online

Course Duration

Up to 2 years Part-time

Fees

Full Fee / International
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Total Credit Points

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above; or

(b) provide a 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.*

*Relevant professional experience refer to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.

Academic Colours

Peacock Blue (BCC 120)

Further Information

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These course rules & plans are ONLY to be used if you commenced, transferred or changed versions in the Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management in 2020.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above; or

*Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in an organisational or industry context.

Advanced Standing

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be up to two years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass Core units to the value of 24 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure	Credit Points
Core Units	24 cps
Total	24 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management.

Re-Enrolment

Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management. This may mean they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University or Ducere Global Business School requirements.

Course Aims	The Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management is designed for managers and others employed in organisations with a digital presence. It will enable students to enhance their competencies in the areas of cyber management, Data security, leadership and people management. The course will produce graduates who understand the importance of effective cyber management and who can successfully work with technical experts and stakeholders to make informed decisions on organisation-wide Data security culture.
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: understand, communicate and apply advanced theoretical knowledge in the fields of data security, leadership and people management to real world contexts; justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings; critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for innovation and data security contexts; demonstrate an understanding of global business challanges and key management strategies to positively influence a data mindset; work as a reflective leader and data practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making; communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations; and exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st Century work environment with an emphasis placed on consistent, ethical, and socially responsible leadership.
Graduate Attributes	Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to address the importance of effective cyber management in any organisation, including an understanding of global business challanges, the legal and political spectrum of data security and local and globally recognised data security strategies. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to successfully liaise with various technical experts and stakeholders to make informed management decisions on organisation-wide data security culture. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to focus explicitly on culture, values and dispositions in order to effect change within organisations in regards to best cyber security practice, developing unique, multi-faceted and creative solutions reached through careful planning of self and others. Information Literacy Graduates will have developed diligent research and reading skills, as well as the ability to discern information relevancy. Information literacy equips graduates with the tools and perspectives to engage in independent and critical thinking. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will have explored the ethical nature of what it means to be a global cyber citizen and will be able to reflect on various levels of online communities and explore the grey areas of data security which often fall between areas of personal privacy and public security. Lifelong Learning Graduates will have developed the skills necessary to enable them to excel in their lifelong learning journey. Self-directed learning is an important attribute of the graduate as they progress through the lifelong journey of education. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will have developed effective leadership and management soft-skills to collaborate with and influence their personal, work and community networks.