Overview
Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $33,400 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
Gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers, with a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University.
Our cyber-security degree opens many career possibilities. You will study information technology, preparing you for a career in software development or the networking industry. Then you will focus on specialised units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialised roles.
Learn essential skills in cyber-threat detection and risk management, including:
*cyber security technologies (such as digital signature, public key infrastructure, virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and data encryption)
*ethical hacking and digital forensic data collection
*vulnerability analysis and control
*enterprise security
*cyber security regulation, policies and laws
*software development
*network design.
You will graduate with an internationally recognised degree, giving you the opportunity to launch your career within or outside Australia.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Integrate and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of cybersecurity with depth in selected areas of study from the following areas: network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cybersecurity professionals, enterprise network management, cloud security, data analytics for cybersecurity, ICT management for cybersecurity;
2. Analyse and adapt the latest cybersecurity technologies with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity to identify and solve real-world problems with sound decisions and judgement in a broad range of sectors including ICT, government, banking and finance, retail, education, health, media and manufacturing;
3. Exhibit a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills; in depth understanding to the codes of ethics and conducts of cybersecurity professions; and
4. Exhibit a capacity to undertake IT design and development practice in an independent or collaborative environment with a strong industry focus; and the responsibility and accountability as a lifelong learner for their own learning and professional practice.
Course structure:
To attain the award of Bachelor of Cyber Security students will be required to complete
*288 credit points of core units.
Careers:
Completion of this course will prepare you for variety of cyber security or IT careers, such as:
*cyber security specialist
*cyber security consultant
*cloud security engineer
*network security engineer
*mobile and web applications developer.
