Bachelor of Business (Cyber Security)

Academies Australasia

The Bachelor of Business (Cyber Security) is AAPoly’s newest degree and Australia’s first Bachelor degree in Cyber Security with a business focus. The course was designed to give students a broad business education with a significant amount of specialised Cyber Security training in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). The students will be trained in the fundamentals of business as well as specialised training in GRC which will provide a solid foundation for broader roles within the Cyber Security business.

Through the program, the students will acquire high level career and work-ready skills in business economics, consumer behaviour, digital business communication, problem solving, negotiations, team building, organisational analytics and coherence strategic thinking skills in current and emerging Cyber Security practices within the enterprise. The degree will equip students with the skills and techniques required to align business risks with information security standards and governance frameworks, and manage multidisciplinary technological solutions to continually evolving Cyber Security threats and attacks.

Career Opportunities

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
• Cyber Security Program Auditor
• Cyber Security Project Officer
• Privacy Officer

Pathways AAPoly is a dual-sector provider. Graduates of AAPoly’s Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120), Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220) qualify for direct entry. These courses provide practical training in Cyber Security risk management, gathering Cyber Security requirements, promoting workplace Cyber Security practices, and performing Cyber Risk assessments. They provide an excellent foundation for studies for the Bachelor of Business (Cyber Security). While there will be no credits granted for completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120), students will receive 8 credits for completion of the Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) or 12 credits for completion of the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (ICT60220).