Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies (Strands in Data Analytics and Cyber Security)

Summary

Want to gain or advance your skills and knowledge in cyber security or data analytics?

Whether you are already working in the industry and looking to upskill or if you want to add specialist skills to an existing qualification this postgraduate diploma will provide you with in-depth knowledge to solve tomorrow’s complex IT problems.

You can choose a specialist strand in:

Data analytics or
Cyber security.

You will also undertake an applied project that is connected to your own practice and industry experience.

This programme has been designed in conjunction with industry experts so what you learn is relevant in the workplace. We also offer part-time study options so you can work and study at the same time.

Upon successful completion of this programme you could complete the Master of Applied Technologies (Level 9) in only 16 weeks.

Programme structure

You will need to complete two compulsory courses and one elective course (60 credits):

Compulsory courses

Elective courses

Plus, you will also need to complete the compulsory courses from your chosen strand (60 credits):

Data analytics strand

Cyber security strand

Career opportunities
Opportunities for employment include:

Data analytics

• Business analyst
• Business intelligence analyst
• Data insight analyst
• Big data engineer
• Marketing analyst
• Research analyst
• Business performance analyst
• Data or fraud analyst
• Project coordinator
• Data engineer/scientist
• Data warehouse analyst
• Quantitative analyst.

Cyber security

• Fraud analyst
• Digital forensic analyst
• Incident analyst
• Information assurance analyst
• Malware analyst
• Network forensic analyst
• Operations analyst
• Security administrator/consultant/developer.