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“I want to learn about computer and network configurations, web and application programming and database design and maintenance”

“I want to learn about computer and network configurations, web and application programming and database design and maintenance”

Bachelor of Cyber Security

N/0613/6/0099 (28.08.2029)

Cybercrime is rapidly on the rise. Get qualified and help fill the global shortage of cyber security professionals. Learn the fundamentals, including encryption systems, access control and how network architecture and the internet is used to defend online data. Prepare for an in-demand and well-paid career across industries – from defence to media, health, business and more.

INTAKES
March, September

DURATION
3 years

This degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society at the professional level.

Course details

Course objectives

The main aim of the course is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in a chosen area. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Identify the need for cyber security and ICT solutions and elicit information from the relevant stakeholders about the requirements for the solution.
  • Assess and analyse the appropriateness of methodologies and technologies for the design and implementation of cyber security and ICT solutions.
  • Identify, investigate, and appraise cyber security situations by applying appropriate methodologies, practices, technologies, ethical and legal issues, utilising generic and specialised software tools used by cyber security professionals.
  • Communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills in a professional context, adapt personal interaction style to a given audience, work efficiently in a team, guide and direct other team members.
  • Plan and implement a cyber security strategy considering the requirements of the organisation and consult with stakeholders.
  • Apply knowledge of the technologies that make up secure infrastructure to exploit and defend against idealised and real-life cyber security threats.

    Course structure

    For the completion of Bachelor of Cyber Security, students are required to complete a total of 24 units (300 credit points) consisting of:

    • 8 units in core studies (100 credit points)
    • 8 units of study from the Cyber Security Major (100 credit points)
    • 8 units of other studies (100 credit points) comprising a co-major, minor, advanced minor, internship or electives)

    Units of study

    Core Units

    8 units (100 credit points)

    Units Unit codes Credit points
    Introduction to Programming COS10009 12.5
    ICT Inquiry Project ICT10022 12.5
    Web Development COS10005 12.5
    Network and Switching TNE10006 12.5
    Technology in an Indigenous Context Project COS10025 12.5
    Network Administration TNE10005 12.5
    ICT Project A* ICT30017 12.5
    ICT Project B* ICT30018 12.5

    Major: Cyber Security

    8 units (100 credit points)

    Units Unit codes Credit points
    Malware Analysis COS20030 12.5
    IT Security COS30015 12.5
    ICT Design Project ICT20025 12.5
    Network Routing Principles TNE20002 12.5
    Cyber Security Ethics, Law and Policy LAW30030 12.5
    ICT Innovation Project ICT30016 12.5
    Network Security and Resilience TNE30009 12.5
    Secure Remote Access Networks TNE30012 12.5

    Electives/Minor/Second Major

    8 units in other studies (100 credit points)


     

    Fees & scholarships

    Fee*

    Malaysian students
    RM38,000 (annual)
    International students
    RM48,160 (annual)

    * The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student’s study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

    Scholarships

    At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.

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    Entry requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne Sarawak.

    English Requirements

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    Application process

    Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

    Career opportunities

    Graduates of this course will have developed extensive skills associated to the cyber security of systems, networks, and programs, and will have demonstrated contemporary technical abilities, teamwork, oral and written communication skills. Careers in this field include cyber analysts, penetration testers, security consultants, and information security officers.

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