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Bachelor of Cyber Security

Provider:
Victoria University
Course Code:
NBCS
CRICOS Code:
105067H
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 16,700 Per Semester
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, May, July, October
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Course Overview

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.

Course Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Cyber Security, students will be required to complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units), consisting of the following units:

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1

  1. Web Development and CMS 
  2. Introduction to Programming 
  3. Communication and Information Management 
  4. Computer Networks 

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2

  1. Introduction to Database Systems 
  2. Operating Systems 
  3. Introduction to Project Management
  4. Web Application and Server Management

YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1

  1. Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking 
  2. Cyber Security Essentials 
  3. Server Administration and Management 
  4. Introduction to ICT Management 

YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2

  1. Cyber Law Policy and Professional Ethics 
  2. Data Privacy and Cyber Physical Systems Security 
  3. Big Data 
  4. Networking Technologies 

YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1

  1. Enterprise Network Management 
  2. Security Operations and Vulnerability Analysis 
  3. Applied Project 1
  4. ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation

YEAR 3, SEMESTER 2

  1. Virtualisation in Computing
  2. Data Analytics for Cyber Security 
  3. Small IT Business 
  4. Applied Project 2 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Entry into the Bachelor of Cyber Security requires you to have completed at least one of the following:

  • TAFE: Completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), will be granted advanced standing of a maximum 96 credit points (Diploma) or 144 credit points (Advanced Diploma).
  • Year 12: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.
  • International: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including the subject of mathematics or; completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience will be considered for admission to the course.

Minimum Age to Apply Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score (no band less than) 6.0 (6.0)
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) TOEFL Internet: Overall score (section score no less than) 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
PTE Score (Minimum) Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score (no section score less than) 50-57 (50)
CAE Score (Minimum) University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 52

Subjects

Subject Name Subject Type Fees
Accounting for Decision Making Core AUD 2,832.50
Accounting Information Systems Core AUD 2,832.50
Corporate Finance Core AUD 2,832.50
Corporate Finance Core AUD 2,832.50
Financial Accounting Core AUD 2,832.50
Corporate Accounting Core AUD 2,832.50
Advanced Financial Accounting Core AUD 2,832.50
Management Accounting Core AUD 2,832.50
Information Ethics and Management Core AUD 2,832.50
Information System Project Core AUD 2,832.50
Information Systems for Business Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Process Modelling Core AUD 2,832.50
Database Systems Core AUD 2,832.50
System Analysis and Design Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Processes and Programming Core AUD 2,832.50
Programming Business Applications Core AUD 2,832.50
Systems Implementation Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Analytics Core AUD 2,832.50
Project Management Core AUD 2,832.50
Economic Principles Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Statistics Core AUD 2,832.50
Consumer Behaviour Core AUD 2,832.50
Marketing Research Core AUD 2,832.50
Integrated Marketing Communication Core AUD 2,832.50
Introduction to Marketing Core AUD 2,832.50
Product and Services Innovations Core AUD 2,832.50
Corporate Regulation Core AUD 2,832.50
Marketing Services and experiences Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Law Core AUD 2,832.50
Corporate Law Core AUD 2,832.50
Taxation Law & Practice Core AUD 2,832.50
Management Organization & Behaviour Core AUD 2,832.50
Strategic Management Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Communication Core AUD 2,832.50
Business Ethics Core AUD 2,832.50
IT Profession and Ethics Core AUD 2,832.50
Integrated Business Challenge Core AUD 2,832.50
International Business Challenge Core AUD 2,832.50
Applied Business Challenge Core AUD 2,832.50

Career Opportunities

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.

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