Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Program Overview

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in cybercrime prevention and digital security. The program includes 26 subjects, including core IT subjects, specified electives, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects. Graduates are prepared for careers in the high-demand field of Cyber Security, with opportunities in systems, networks, and database sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is a groundbreaking undergraduate degree designed to address the industry's increasing demand for experts in protecting the digital domain. The rapid digitization of businesses is transforming every economic sector. With globalization, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) on the rise, organizations worldwide are preparing for a surge in opportunities alongside unavoidable threats. A versatile, highly skilled workforce is essential to overcome these emerging challenges. These rapid transformations present numerous new challenges and opportunities for graduates proficient in cybercrime prevention and digital security, highly sought-after competencies both in Australia and globally.

Objectives:

Organizations seek graduates capable of safeguarding digital infrastructures by analyzing cyber threats, implementing security measures, conducting forensic investigations, and fortifying systems against potential breaches, ensuring the resilience and integrity of information networks. This program equips students with specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to excel in the crucial field of Cyber Security.

Program Description:

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) encompasses:

• A total of 26 subjects
• 12 core IT subjects
• 8 specified elective subjects
• 4 elective subjects
• 2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects
The program empowers students with the essential knowledge and skills needed in Cyber Security, specializing in cybercrime and behavior analysis, network security implementation, database and cloud security protocols, SecOps management strategies, cyber security governance frameworks, digital forensics investigation techniques, and penetration testing methodologies. Additionally, the degree emphasizes professional development through project management studies and real-world experience gained via professional placements, equipping graduates with the competence and confidence to become proficient in the vital Cyber Security sector.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Trimester 1: Pathway to Success, Information Systems (IS) Fundamentals, Network Fundamentals, Programming Principles
• Trimester 2: Database Systems, Cyber Security Essentials, Cybercrime and Behavior, Level 100 Elective
• Trimester 3: Systems Analysis and Solution Design, Web and Mobile Technologies, Network Security, Edge Computing
• Trimester 4: Database Security, IT Project Management, Cloud Security, Level 200 Elective
• Trimester 5: Professional Placement I
• Trimester 6: Professional Placement II
• Trimester 7: IT Risk Management, Digital Forensics, SecOps Management, Cyber Security Governance

Careers:

Career Options:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) qualification will have ample opportunities to pursue diverse career paths. The demand for skilled Cyber Security professionals is reflected in the numerous skilled migration occupations and pathways currently available in Australia. This degree can open doors to a range of career opportunities within the systems, networks, and database sectors, which are currently identified as 'strategic skills' by the Australian Government.