Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Professional Accounting

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Professional Accounting double degree program at Macquarie University equips students with both the technical cybersecurity skills to protect organizations from cyber threats and the business and accounting knowledge essential for success in the accounting profession. Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers in cybersecurity and accounting, leveraging their multidisciplinary understanding to navigate the challenges of the modern digital landscape. The program is fully accredited by professional accounting bodies and offers flexible study options, practical experiences, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Professional Accounting is a double degree program offered by Macquarie University in Sydney.

Objectives:

• Cyber Security: The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary to protect organizations from cyber threats.
This includes understanding the motivations and methods of cybercriminals, as well as developing expertise in information security, data privacy, digital forensics, cryptography, secure coding, and artificial intelligence.
• Professional Accounting: The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the accounting profession, including the challenges and issues it faces.
It also prepares students to meet the requirements for membership in professional accounting bodies such as CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA, and ACCA.

Description:

The program combines technical cybersecurity knowledge with business and accounting skills. Students will gain a multidisciplinary understanding of cybersecurity, including technical, policy, and business aspects. The program also emphasizes foundational skills in programming, databases, web technologies, networking, and security studies from a sociopolitical perspective.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in cybersecurity and accounting. Potential career paths include:

• Cybersecurity Analyst: Identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
• Security Engineer: Designing and implementing security systems.
• Digital Forensics Investigator: Investigating cybercrime.
• Accountant: Performing financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation.
• Financial Analyst: Analyzing financial data and providing investment recommendations.
• Management Consultant: Providing business advice to organizations.

Other:

• The program is fully accredited by professional accounting bodies.
• Macquarie University is a globally recognized institution with AACSB accreditation for its business school.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Finance Decision Lab and incubator.
• The program is designed to fast-track learning and provide students with a competitive edge in the job market.