Bachelor of Cyber Security

Program Overview

This three-year full-time or six-year part-time program provides a comprehensive foundation in cyber security, covering core modules such as ethical hacking, cryptography, and digital forensics. Students also have the flexibility to choose from a range of elective modules, including applied financial crime investigation and compliance, big data analytics, and blockchain technology. The program utilizes industry-leading facilities and offers direct industry experience through a Work Integrated Learning course, preparing graduates for careers in cyber security analysis, architecture, management, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Duration:

• 3 years full-time
• 6 years part-time

Program Structure:

• Core Module (160 credit points):
• Professional Practice in Information Technology
• Computer Systems and Cyber Security
• Introduction to Cyber Security
• Programming Principles
• Data Management
• Application Systems
• Cyber Security Standards and Operations
• Ethical Hacking
• Software Technologies
• Cyber Security Defence and Incident Response
• Cyber Security of Cyber Physical Systems
• Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Trustworthy AI
• Work Integrated Learning (20 credit points)
• Flexible Module (80 credit points):
• Applied Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
• Routing and Internetworking
• Big Data Analytics and Social Media
• Intelligent Systems
• Big Data Analysis
• Industrial Applications of Blockchain
• Fraud and Cybercrime
• Computer Networking Essentials
• Secure Development Operations
• Introduction to Big Data Analytics
• Data Mining
• Fundamentals of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology

Teaching:

• Cutting-edge facilities, including the Cyber Range, hone your security skills.
• Utilize industry-leading facilities and study core IT technical knowledge.
• Direct industry experience through the 20 credit point Work Integrated Learning course.

Careers:

• Cyber security analyst
• Cyber security architect
• Cyber security manager
• Forensic computer analyst
• Security consultant
• Security and compliance auditor
• Government or private sector