In an increasingly interconnected world, businesses are searching for qualified cybersecurity professionals who can protect the confidential data and reputations of domestic and multinational organizations. And with a job growth rate that’s more than three times the national average, there’s never been a better time to join this in-demand field.
Students will learn how to shield businesses from cybercrime and malicious online threats with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Cybersecurity and Bachelor of Commerce. Students will build their career in cybersecurity, business analysis and strategic communications, while they benefit from industry-based projects and mentoring opportunities with major corporations.
Students can strengthen the double degree with a choice of commerce majors, including accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. They will learn from globally recognized teaching staff in world-class facilities. La Trobe University's Cyber Security Research Hub was developed in collaboration with Optus Business and is proudly one of the largest cybersecurity research hubs in Victoria.
Students will learn:
- Cybersecurity fundamentals - Learn the basic principles and best practices of cybersecurity.
- Financial management - Grow financial literacy as they learn the fundamentals of effective financial management.
- Strategic and crisis communications - Develop confidence in handling communications during a crisis, such as cybercrime or online terrorism.
- Programming and cyber algorithms - Become an expert in Python and learn how algorithms are used to solve cybersecurity challenges.
- Business analysis and innovation - Learn to analyze business problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Business analysis and innovation - Learn the frameworks for cybersecurity governance and risk mitigation.
