查尔斯特大学

Work at the intersection of information technology and investigations armed with the Master of Cyber Studies and Investigation from Charles Sturt University. This course is ideal if you have a background in law enforcement, but limited information technology skills, or a background in information technology but limited forensic investigations knowledge.

Designed to respond to contemporary industry demands for integrated technology and investigations, this innovative course offers you specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in cyber investigations.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Course highlights

The Master of Cyber Studies and Investigation will enhance your understanding of technology as an investigative tool and as a potential vulnerability in criminal and other complex investigations. Designed to respond to contemporary industry demands for integrated technology and investigations, this high impact innovative course offers you specialised theoretical knowledge and practical foundations in cyber investigations.

Bring your learning to life in real time

Taught online, this course enables you to capitalise and apply your learning to your current or future professional role.

Flexible study options

The course comprises a mix of specialised subjects specific to cyber and investigations disciplines. You can tailor your study to suit your professional interests and aspirations.

Learn from Australian industry leaders

CSU’s Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS) is a leading provider of postgraduate research and education for professionals in law enforcement, emergency management and security. Staff are leaders in their fields and have significant experience and academic expertise.

Choose your pathway

The course allows entry based on an undergraduate degree or relevant industry experience and includes a 12-subject masters and a 4-subject graduate certificate. The graduate certificate is both an entry and exit point into the master’s program.

Career opportunities

Cyber and technology issues are now integral to the law enforcement arena, as well as in investigative roles within a range of regulatory and commercial areas. These include banks, telecommunications, insurance and human services. You could choose to use your advanced skills to master the identification and mitigation of cyber and technology threats and vulnerabilities, prevention, detection and prosecution strategies for corporations. This course also opens up the possibility to work from anywhere in the world. Use your skills across the emerging trends and practices of transnational crime investigations in addition to the policing of these types of global crimes. Drive sophisticated investigations into criminal activity such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms trade and financial crime. You could also examine emerging forms of criminality such as environmental crime, trafficking of cultural property, piracy and organ trafficking.