Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Cyber Security
Summary The Bachelor of Business will introduce you to a broad range of foundation and future-focused business units that will equip you for the jobs of tomorrow in a wide range of industries. In addition, you’ll develop a valuable set of employability skills – leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, communication,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Bachelor of Business will introduce you to a broad range of foundation and future-focused business units that will equip you for the jobs of tomorrow in a wide range of industries. In addition, you’ll develop a valuable set of employability skills – leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork, and sustainable and ethical thinking – which are highly sought-after in today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape. The Bachelor of Cyber Security has been developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry. You’ll gain the skills needed to harden organisations against cyber threats by building your awareness of the motivations, mindsets, capabilities and skills of cybercriminals; and by developing your expertise in information security and data privacy, offensive security, digital forensics, applied cryptography, secure coding and artificial intelligence.
Key features
Undertake projects based on real-world scenarios
Complete authentic assessments that progressively build on course material to develop the business acumen employers want. Study how sustainability is influencing business decision-making
Learn how sustainability concerns are impacting business via a dedicated unit in second year and a capstone project in third year. Develop your foundational skills
Study areas such as programming, databases, web technologies, networking and security studies from a sociopolitical perspective. Attain recognised professional certification
Successfully complete certain units in this degree and get a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Administration manager
Brand manager
Business development manager
Business strategist
Chief information security officer
Chief privacy officer
Entrepreneur
Ethical hacker
Management consultant
Market researcher
Marketing consultant
Public or community sector manager
Recruitment consultant
Risk analyst
Security architect
Security consultant
Security operations centre manager
Source code auditor
Vulnerability assessor
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Energy and environment sector
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Information technology companies
Management consulting firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Media and entertainment companies
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Recruitment agencies
Retail and e-business companies
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Transport, infrastructure and logistics companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
