You're viewing this site as a domestic an international student

You're a domestic student if you are:

  • a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

You're an international student if you are:

  • intending to study on a student visa,
  • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • not an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.
You're viewing this site as a domestic an international student
Change
Computer equipment.

Field of Study

Leadership

Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Overview Study details

Discover why leadership is just as important as strategy.

In an industry like cyber security, rapid change is inevitable. And as we continue to find new ways to defend, adapt to and get ahead of threats, the need for strong and innovative leadership is essential.

By studying the strengths and weakness of different leadership styles, you’ll gain a better understanding of how to implement projects, engage and inspire technical teams, and ultimately, create safer environments.

You'll learn how to:

  • Provide leadership and advocacy to conduct effective cyber security.
  • Investigate, review, and evaluate cyber events and cyber crimes.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for computer science and information systems

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Chief information security officer
  • Information security manager
  • Chief executive officer
  • Director
  • IT manager
  • Cyber security manager

Graduate salary

Computing & information systems (postgraduate)

$56K–$77K

compared.edu.au

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Laboratory work
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Becoming an Effective Leader in Cyber Security
  • Leading the Organisation for Cyber Security
  • Leading High Performing cyber Security Teams
  • Business & Corporate Law
  • Corporate Governance Law and Practice
  • Cyber Security Risk Management and Control
  • Cyber Security Human Capital Management

See courses and program structure

Keep up to date

Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.

Select your country and then enter your mobile phone number.

We will use your information to keep you informed about UQ programs, news, events and scholarships. By submitting this form, you consent to the terms of UQ's Marketing consent and privacy notice.

Questions?
We're here to help.
Contact us