International Security
The Centre for International Security Studies (CISS) produces cutting cutting-edge academic research and teaching, fostering integrated, multidisciplinary approaches to traditional and emerging challenges to security, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. CISS encourages strategic thinking, seeking perspectives from recognized international security experts as well as distinguished scholars and practitioners in fields as diverse as public health, biological and environmental science, law and law enforcement, economics, business, government and public policy.
The Centre's academic programs are primarily at the postgraduate level, although it does contribute to the Faculty's undergraduate programs.
Postgraduate Study in International Security
CISS offers four levels of courses in International Security:
- Master of International Security
- Master of International Security (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma in International Security
- Graduate Certificate in International Security
Business and Security
The Centre offers a major in Business and Security under the Master of Commerce and related combined degrees, and CISS units are also available as electives in the International Business major in these degrees.
Master of Commerce
The major in Business and Security and major in International Business, including CISS units as electives, are available in all of the combined Commerce degrees offered by the Faculty:
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Commerce and Master of Facilities Management
- Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management
- Master of Commerce and Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of International Business and Master of Commerce
- Master of Transport Management and Master of Commerce
Further Information
For advice on courses and majors offered by the Faculty, enrolment advice, information on course structures and selecting units of study for majors and other administrative matters, please contact the Student Information Office.
For academic advice regarding study in International Security, please contact the Centre for International Security Studies.

