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Cyber Security – Deakin University, Australia

Bachelor of Cyber Security - Deakin University, Australia
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DURATION 3 Year(s)
LANGUAGE English
LOCATION Residential Campus
Intake March & September
Mode Of Study Full-time
Format In-person

Cyber Security - Deakin University, Australia

Cyber security threats are a rapidly growing global challenge for individuals and businesses alike. Secure technology is not only pivotal to business, but to everyday life. As a result, cyber security professionals are in high demand around the world. Deakin’s Bachelor of Cyber Security equips you with the essential skills to investigate and combat cybercrime and cyber terrorism. You will graduate with the expertise to tackle one of the fastest growing criminal threats to modern-day society.

Gain practical and theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on assessing cyber security in a working environment, and the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. You will cover areas such as computer crime and digital forensics and gain the skills to identify, diagnose and manage the challenges of cyber security. As a graduate, you will be well prepared for an exciting career in one of the most in-demand global industries.

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this programme

IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE…

Creative, detail-oriented problem solvers with an interest in technology

Wanting to specialize in identifying vulnerabilities and designing, implementing, and managing technologies to protect virtual systems

Seeking entrepreneurial opportunities in related industries

LOOKING FOR…

A globally recognised undergraduate degree
Opportunities to work closely with the industry

An innovative learning process that allows students to apply theory into practice

Global internship opportunities

Engage in groundbreaking research at the forefront of the discipline

TO BECOME

Highly skilled professionals with expertise in the discipline

Policymakers, Forensics, Law enforcement and Legal professionals specialised in Cyber Security

A part of a global community of highly skilled and sought-after professionals serving a diverse range of industries

Eligibility Criteria

General intake

(i) Three (3) Simple passes (“S”) in Physical Science stream or Engineering Technology stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L (Advanced Level)
Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or
equivalent qualification.; Or

(ii) Three (3) Simple passes (“S”) in any stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of
Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification and a Credit Pass (“C”) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by the
Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification with the SLTC bridging programme.

RECOGNITION

MEMBER OF ACU

SLTC Research University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

ACU

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INFORMATION EVENTS

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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

The Deakin Cyber Security transfer program at SLTC is a 1+2 undergraduate transfer program that covers a broad range of topics in the field of cyber security.

The curriculum includes courses in Cyber Security Domains and Tools, Network Security, Advanced Cryptography and Digital Forensics.

In addition to the below listed modules, the Winning Edge Undergraduate Skill Development Programme of SLTC is offered to the students with the objective of producing multitalented professionals equipped with the necessary skills and competencies on the four skills of
communication:
Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, in English medium.

The modules are conducted in four
levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum based on the competency level of the students. Completion of this full programme is a mandatory graduation requirement.

Year 1

Semester 1:
CCS1300 Programming Concepts
CCS1301 Computer Systems
CCS1302 Internet Technologies
CCS1310 Professional Practice
CCS1311 Mathematics for Computing (with Programming)
SMA0301 Pre-Calculus

Semester 2:
CCS1303 Object Oriented Programming
CCS1304 Data Technologies
CCS1305 Communication Protocols and Models
CCS2301 Business Analysis and Software Design
SMA0302 Introductory Calculus
CCS3302 Entrepreneurship & Start-up Culture

Year 2

Year 2 – Trimester 1

Computer Forensics and Investigations SIT282
Cyber Security Analytics SIT384

Year 2 – Trimester 2

Secure Coding SIT218
Professional Practice in Information Technology SIT223

Year 3

Year 3 – Trimester 1

Malware Analysis SIT324
Network Forensics SIT327

Year 3 – Trimester 2

Ethical Hacking SIT379

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Academic panel

Sampath Deegalla
Eng. Sampath Deegalla Dean of Faculty of Computing & IT
Lasith Yasakethu
Dr. Lasith Yasakethu Dean of Faculty of Technology
Dhammika Elkaduwe
Dr. Dhammika Elkaduwe Department Head
Swapna Premasiri
Ms. Swapna Premasiri Joint Department Head
Karunawardena Withanage
Mr. Karunawardena Withanage Consultant
Dileepa Fernando
Dr. Dileepa Fernando Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Nuwan Vithanage
Dr. Nuwan Vithanage Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Kasun Herath
Mr. Kasun Herath Lecturer
Piyumi Guruge
Ms. Piyumi Guruge Lecturer
Gayani Koswatta
Ms. Gayani Koswatta Teaching Assistant
Buddhima Lakchani
Ms. Buddhima Lakchani Teaching Assistant
Gayanthi Fernando
Ms. Gayanthi Fernando Teaching Assistant
Lakshani Munasinghe
Ms. Lakshani Munasinghe Demonstrator

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course fees

A semester fee of Rs. 275,000 will have to be paid to SLTC for a period of 1 year. (Please Note that a year comprises of 2 Semesters)

Upon Transfer;
An annual fee of AUD 36,400 would have to be paid to Deakin for a period of 2 years.

Refunds – Admission Fees and Semester Fee
1.1. Students are eligible for a registration fee refund under the following circumstances, and all refunds are processed within the same year.
a) Students who enroll pending results will be entitled to a refund of the course fee if they fail to achieve the minimum requirement of 3 advanced level simple passes. Proof of A/L results will be mandatory for refund eligibility.
1.2. University semester fees are refundable only in the case of a student’s failure in the GCE Advanced Level examination. For all other situations, students are required to pay the semester fees and it is non-refundable.
1.3. If a student is selected for MOHE after the 1st semester, the university will not refund the paid amounts (admission fee & semester fee, etc.) but will allow them to continue their degree as MOHE students.

Invoicing
2.1. Invoices are generated based on the AL results of the student. All GCE Advanced Level results should be verified and confirmed by the registrar department before being sent to the finance department.
2.2. If a student registers with pending results, the fee is initially determined assuming three simple passes (SSS). After the student receives the actual results, the invoice will be adjusted accordingly. Any additional fees paid by the student at that time will be transferred to the next semester fee.
2.3. Students are required to pay semester fees within the specified due date in the invoice. (Any delays will restrict facility access after a five-day grace period)

Discount Schemes – September 2023 Intake
3.1. Students who pay the registration fee (Rs. 27,500) at an exhibition/open day or any other marketing event related to the September 2023 intake will receive a 10% discount on the September 2023 semester fee.
3.2. Applicants who pay the fees for 2 full semesters (1 year) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 10% discount on the entire course fee.
3.3. Applicants who pay the fees for 8 full semesters (4 years) for the September 2023 intake within the due date (+/- 5 working days) will receive a 20% discount on the entire course fee.

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PEOPLE'S BANK

Account name: SLT Campus

Account No: 204-1-001-0-0008426

NDB BANK

Account name: SLT Campus (Pvt) Ltd

Account No: 101-00061-3388

SEYLAN BANK

Account name: SLT Campus

Account No: 067013076403001

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Your future path

Internships and Training
Making our graduates industry-ready, and enhancing their capacities to integrate into evolving technological advancements, is paramount for us. Ensuring the future-readiness of our young technologists for them
to take on the industry, is at the forefront of our mission. Which is why they are trained at top-tier local and international organisations prior to their graduation.

Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at SLTC Research University was established to promote a culture of entrepreneurship among our graduates and staff through entrepreneurship research, education and a start-up support system. In 2021 SLTC Launched “SLTC Ventures”, a signature programme to incubate entrepreneurship ventures of graduates and staff of SLTC.

Career Opportunities
A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC Graduate; Competent,
Confident and Charismatic. These are a few roles that our
graduates can pursue

Chief Information Security Officer
Forensic Computer Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Architect
IT Security Engineer
Security Systems Administrator
IT Security Consultant

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