Bachelor of Cyber Security

Program Overview

Victoria University's Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from cyber threats. Through specialized units in cyber security, students gain expertise in ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, and cyber security regulations. The program prepares graduates for careers as cyber security specialists, consultants, and engineers, with competitive salaries and a projected annual growth rate of over 20%.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Gain in-demand skills to protect data and information systems from hackers with a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Victoria University.
This 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 specialized units in cyber security – gaining the expertise needed to apply for specialized 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.
• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters of study)
• Fees (2024): A$16,700 per semester (scholarship available)
• Intakes: 19 February, 29 April, 29 July, 30 September, 28 October

Outline:

Year one

SEMESTER 1

• Web Development and CMS (Unit code: NIT1101 | Credit points: 12)
• Introduction to Programming (Unit code: NIT1102 | Credit points: 12)
• Communication and Information Management (Unit code: NIT1103 | Credit points: 12)
• Computer Networks (Unit code: NIT1104 | Credit points: 12)

SEMESTER 2

• Introduction to Database Systems (Unit code: NIT1201 | Credit points: 12)
• Operating Systems (Unit code: NIT1202 | Credit points: 12)
• Introduction to Project Management (Unit code: NIT1203 | Credit points: 12)
• Web Application and Server Management (Unit code: NIT1204 | Credit points: 12)

Year two

SEMESTER 1

• Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking (Unit code: NIT2141 | Credit points: 12)
• Cyber Security Essentials (Unit code: NIT2102 | Credit points: 12)
• Server Administration and Management (Unit code: NIT2122 | Credit points: 12)
• Introduction to ICT Management (Unit code: NIT2171 | Credit points: 12)

SEMESTER 2

• Cyber Law Policy and Professional Ethics (Unit code: NIT2241 | Credit points: 12)
• Data Privacy and Cyber Physical Systems Security (Unit code: NIT2242 | Credit points: 12)
• Big Data (Unit code: NIT2202 | Credit points: 12)
• Networking Technologies (Unit code: NIT2222 | Credit points: 12)

Year three

SEMESTER 1

• Enterprise Network Management (Unit code: NIT3122 | Credit points: 12)
• Security Operations and Vulnerability Analysis (Unit code: NIT3141 | Credit points: 12)
• Applied Project 1 (Unit code: NIT3001 | Credit points: 12)
• ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation (Unit code: NIT3171 | Credit points: 12)

SEMESTER 2

• Virtualisation in Computing (Unit code: NIT3222 | Credit points: 12)
• Data Analytics for Cyber Security (Unit code: NIT3202 | Credit points: 12)

Teaching:

• VU Block Model®: Victoria University uses a 'block' model of learning, where students study one unit at a time rather than juggling several at once.

Careers:

• Careers: Completion of this course will prepare you for a 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.
• Salaries: Globally, cyber security is expected to have an annual growth of over 20% in the next five years and competitive salaries (Labour Market Insights).