Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with practical and analytical skills to address contemporary security challenges. Graduates gain expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and national resilience, preparing them for high-demand careers in various fields, including security analysis, law enforcement, and military.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security is a practice-oriented degree that prepares students to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving security sector. The program combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical, and technical skills. Students will gain key employability skills by learning to think critically and develop solutions using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges. The Bachelor of Cyber Security has been developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry. Students will gain the skills needed to protect organizations against cyber threats by building their awareness of the motivations, mindsets, capabilities, and skills of cybercriminals.

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security will be in high demand in a variety of fields, including:

• Security analysis
• Cybersecurity
• Risk management
• Emergency response
• National resilience
• Business continuity planning
• Law enforcement
• Military

Other:

• Students can participate in scenario exercises and dynamic simulations to gain experience in operational planning, innovation, and policy evaluation.
• Students can undertake overseas exchange with security and defense programs in Europe, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or the Philippines.
• Students can concentrate on the technical aspects of cybersecurity by examining topics such as applied cryptography, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure application development, and data privacy.
• Students can develop a unique combination of technical, policy, and business skills, making them highly sought-after by employers.
• Students can study areas such as programming, databases, web technologies, networking, and security studies from a sociopolitical perspective.