Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

Learn how to shield companies and whole nations from malicious online threats and build the skills to run a successful enterprise with La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce.

Decades of globalisation and technological innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence tools and cloud computing have made cybersecurity and commerce increasingly intertwined. Co-designed with industry leaders, our Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce gives you a multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:

• explore topics such as cybersecurity fundamentals, financial management, strategic and crisis communications, programming and cyber algorithms, and economic analysis and innovation
• learn the human factors involved in cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber emergency response procedures
• benefit from our partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle
• gain real-world experience through industry placements, work-integrated learning projects and overseas student exchange opportunities
• graduate ready to apply for membership into the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, depending on your choice of majors, a range of business professional associations.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to be an effective leader who can meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data. You could work across a wide range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:

• ethical hacker
• security architect
• business analyst
• cybersecurity policy adviser
• project manager.