We shape the global leaders of tomorrow.
World leaders studied here
Alumni include kings, governors, premiers, chiefs, major generals, rear admirals and rhodes scholars
One of a kind
UNSW Canberra is the only national academic institution with an integrated defence focus
Niche campus
We have over 1,200 postgraduate students and more than 300 higher degree research students
A mix of a leading university and army defence academy, we offer postgraduate and doctoral research programs in arts, business, engineering, IT, mathematics, management, social sciences and science with a defence orientation. We attract students from around the world. Our internationally recognised academic staff work closely with organisations from private and public sectors to give you real world experience. We offer a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research, ensuring our teaching remains strong, vital and current. Our classes are small, making it easy to access staff and facilities, and our campus is beautiful. Give yourself the best start to your global leadership career.
Areas of interest
Undertake a postgraduate degree in one of four areas of interest.
Business
Global opportunities
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“Thanks to my multi-disciplinary research background at UNSW and the funding provided by the university to attend overseas conferences, I was able to obtain a postdoctoral research position at the University of Oxford”Priyanka
Postgraduate options10
Business3
Master of Business
Degree code : 8388
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Business is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience wishing to gain a more advanced understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective management, business decision making and leadership in organisations.
Master of Logistics Management
Degree code : 8564
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Logistics Management is designed for logistics managers working in the private, public and Defence sectors who wish to gain a thorough understanding of logistics concepts and techniques.
Master of Sustainment Management
Degree code : 8566
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Sustainment Management is offered by the School of Business and the School of Engineering and Information Technology. It is designed to develop a detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning and acquisition of complex technology and systems.
IT7
Master of Capability Management
Degree code : 8399
- Minimum years
- 1 year face-to-face (includes blended)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Capability Management is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning and acquisition of complex technology and systems.
Master of Cyber Security
Degree code : 8628
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Cyber Security is designed for postgraduate scholars who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the technical skills and expertise relevant to the technical implementation and leadership of the cyber security function. It is designed to meet the demand for technical experts who can implement and lead the technical cyber security function in government, industry, law enforcement and Defence. It provides principles gathered from information systems, systems engineering, computer science, network security, and defence to enhance a career as a cyber security specialist.
Master of Cyber Security Operations
Degree code : 8629
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Cyber Security Operations is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning, operation and acquisition of the cyber security function. It is designed to meet the demand for executives and managers who oversee the cyber security function in government, industry, law enforcement and Defence.
Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy
Degree code : 8631
- Minimum years
- 1 year
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy is a postgraduate award offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications and/or professional experience in the Social Sciences, Humanities or Information Sciences.
Master of Information Technology (Specialisation)
Degree code : 8543
- Minimum years
- 2 years
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Information Technology is designed for postgraduate scholars who wish to develop an enhanced understanding of the principles that shape information technology and information systems. The program is especially designed for aspiring students looking for higher positions in the area of Information technology with advanced understanding of IT and project management, latest developments, networks, operations research and simulation and systems engineering.
Master of Project Management
Degree code : 8595
- Minimum years
- 1 year by distance (full-time equivalent)
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Project Management (MProjMgt) is designed for postgraduate scholars who wish to develop a higher level understanding of the principles and practices of project management and to strengthen their skills in this area. The MProjMgt provides understanding and advanced analytical skills in the key areas required to manage a project.
Master of Strategic People Management
Degree code : 8563
- Minimum years
- 1 year
- Entry
- February and September
- Career Opportunities
- The Master of Strategic People Management (MStratPMgt) is designed to develop middle managers, particularly in the area of people management. Middle managers are recognized as a key element of organisational change, but despite this the majority of courses offered by universities do not focus on the specific people challenges of middle managers.
Available scholarships and prizes
- International Research Candidate Scholarships
- University College Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UCPRS)
- Establishment Scholarships for Commencing Research Scholarship Students
- Support for China Scholarship Council (CSC) Sponsored Students
- Support for Pakistan Higher Education Commission (HEC) Sponsored Students
- Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarships
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