Program Overview
Macquarie University's Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with the knowledge and skills to protect organizations from cyber threats. The program covers a wide range of topics, including information security, offensive security, digital forensics, and artificial intelligence. Graduates are in high demand in various industries, including government, finance, and technology. The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Cyber Security at Macquarie University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to protect organizations from cyber threats. The program is developed in consultation with cybersecurity experts from government and industry, and it covers a wide range of topics, including information security and data privacy, offensive security, digital forensics, applied cryptography, secure coding, and artificial intelligence.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the motivations, mindsets, capabilities, and skills of cybercriminals.
- To develop students' expertise in information security and data privacy, offensive security, digital forensics, applied cryptography, secure coding, and artificial intelligence.
- To prepare students for careers in cybersecurity.
Outline:
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is a three-year full-time program. The program consists of a core curriculum of courses in cybersecurity, as well as a range of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Offensive Security
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Secure Coding
- Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
Elective Courses:
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Web Security
- Mobile Security
- Cyber Law and Ethics
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Projects
- Presentations
- Lab reports
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and industry. The program is taught using a variety of methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Labs
- Workshops
- Guest lectures
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Cyber Security are in high demand in a variety of industries, including:
- Government
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Technology The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
