Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional)

Demand for cyber security experts is higher than ever. Build specialist expertise to make an impact in this constantly-evolving area of information technology (IT).

The four-year Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional), will develop and hone your skills to implement cyber security solutions and processes that protect organisations and individuals from cyber crime. With an embedded cyber security major and industry-aligned content, you'll be prepared to pursue a career as an IT or ICT practitioner — with the potential to grow into a leadership role.

Throughout this degree, you will explore topics including:

• computer crime and cyber security
• ethical theories and principles within a professional IT context
• social implications of computing in a digital world
• the impact of social media and networking
• professional communication, and more.

As well as technical skills, you will build robust skills in problem solving and decision making, critical analysis, ethical conduct, teamwork and professional communication. You will graduate as a work-ready, culturally and socially aware, globally competent and innovative lifelong learner.

The Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional) includes a supervised internship in the final year, where you can apply your knowledge in practical contexts, expand your experience, and begin building your professional network.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional), you will be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of ICT roles across industries and move into leadership roles.

This degree prepares you for a career in providing, supporting, analysing, troubleshooting and designing cyber security solutions. From websites to business applications to programming networks and beyond, your work and expertise will be highly sought after is applicable to by a range of organisations — spanning private businesses, government departments, schools, healthcare, and a multitude of transdisciplinary sectors.

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to pursue roles including:

• Cyber Security Advice and Assessment
  
• Cyber Threat Analyst
  
• Incident Responder
  
• Intrusion Analyst
  
• Malware Analyst
  
• Operations Coordinator
  
• Penetration Tester
  
• Vulnerability Assessor
  
• Vulnerability Researcher
  

Growth in this field is strong. Labour Market Insights predicts that demand for Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security workers will increase by 38.9% to 2026. They also estimate that in 2021, salaries for these roles averaged more than $120,000 per year.

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