Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Cyber Security
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. And by learning…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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. And by learning to think critically and develop solutions by using real-world analytical techniques to examine contemporary security challenges, you’ll gain key employability skills. 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
Participate in scenario exercises and dynamic simulations
Gain experience in operational planning, innovation and policy evaluation by using scenario exercises and dynamic simulations. Undertake overseas exchange with security and defence programs
Hone your skills alongside experts in Europe, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or the Philippines. 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
Business consultant
Chief information security officer
Chief privacy officer
Ethical hacker
Intelligence analyst
Military officer
Policy adviser
Risk analyst
Risk analyst
Security architect
Security consultant
Security consultant
Security operations centre manager
Source code auditor
Vulnerability assessor
Employers
Accounting firms
Airlines
Banks and financial institutions
Consulting firms
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies
Defence agencies
Defence agencies
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Energy and environment sector
Government agencies and departments
Information technology companies
Media and entertainment companies
Multinational corporations
Police and law enforcement agencies
Retail and e-business companies
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.
