Master of Cyber Security
Computer Science
A course by
University of Waikato
Prepare for high-demand global cyber security roles with New Zealand's first dedicated Master of Cyber Security, developing advanced technical, legal, policy, and management skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced understanding of cyber security
Gain a deep knowledge of preventative and offensive security, security breach detection, and computer system penetration testing.
Expertise in modern IT infrastructures
Understand and apply knowledge of cloud computing technologies and computer systems infrastructure.
Immediate applicability of theory and practice
Acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills to operate at a professional level in cyber security jobs.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Cyber Security at Waikato is a pioneering postgraduate programme tailored for aspiring cyber security professionals. Students gain an in-depth understanding of preventative and offensive security, security breach detection, cloud computing, computer infrastructure, and the legal aspects of cyber security. The programme emphasises both theoretical and hands-on skill development, including penetration testing, malware analysis, and secure application engineering. Graduates are equipped to work in a fast-growing industry, with outstanding career prospects and direct links to national and international experts and organisations in the field.
Course Content
- COMPX508 Malware Analysis: Understand, analyse, and detect malicious code; reverse engineering; behavioural analysis.
- COMPX511 Cyber Security Operations: Cyber security operations and incident response.
- COMPX517 Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation: Exploiting and analysing vulnerabilities in systems.
- COMPX527 Secure Cloud Application Engineering: Design, develop, and test secure cloud-native applications.
- COMPX515 Security for Advanced Networks: Internet security, attack/mitigation strategies, IoT and SDN threats.
- Legal Aspects of Cyber Security
- 500 Level Computer Science Electives
- COMPX592 Dissertation/Theoretical or empirical investigation
- Electives including Information Visualisation, Usability Engineering, Geographic Information Systems
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Future employment opportunities might be
Cyber Security Analyst
Penetration Tester / Security Assessment Consultant
IT Security Consultant
Malware Analyst