Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Cyber Security
Summary In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Summary
In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly. 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 professional experiences with leading industry partners
Complete a virtual internship in first year, an employability unit in second year and a work-integrated opportunity in third year. Undertake a unique interdisciplinary capstone unit
Enhance your employability skills by working in a mixed-major team to solve a sustainability challenge. 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
Auditor
Business or venture analyst
Chief information security officer
Chief privacy officer
Consultant
Cybersecurity analyst
Economist
Ethical hacker
Information systems coordinator
Marketing consultant
Risk analyst
Security architect
Security consultant
Security operations centre manager
Source code auditor
Stockbroker
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Taxation specialist
Vulnerability assessor
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Consulting firms
Defence agencies
Energy and environment sector
Government agencies and departments
Human resource consultancies
Information technology companies
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
Media and entertainment companies
Multinational corporations
Private and public-sector organisations
Retail and e-business companies
Stockbroking and investment companies
Superannuation and insurance firms
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.
