Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Business Analytics
Summary Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force. The multidisciplinary Bachelor…
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Summary
Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force.
The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics – developed and refined in consultation with industry so content is always current and relevant – equips you with the knowledge and skills to help businesses better understand their consumers, innovate, reduce their risk and maximise opportunities.
Key features
Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills
Study a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want
Learn the skills needed in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation for security analysis roles. Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for
Undertake in-depth training in multiple disciplines to acquire qualitative, quantitative and computing skills. Be a collaborative, consultative global leader
Participate in our multi-award-winning Global Leadership Program to gain the skills that are valued by employers.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Applications modeller or developer
Behavioural forecaster
Business consultant
Business or venture analyst
Business process improvement specialist
Business process modelling consultant
Consumer insights specialist
Data analyst
IT planning manager
Intelligence analyst
Management consultant
Military officer
Policy adviser
Risk analyst
Security consultant
Employers
Accounting firms
Airlines
Banks and financial institutions
Business analysis firms
Consulting firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Government agencies and departments
Insurance firms
Multinational corporations
Police and law enforcement agencies
Private and public-sector organisations
Research institutes
Technology and software development companies
Technology and telecommunications companies
Utilities 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.