Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• apply and integrate knowledge and principles applicable to business, business analytics, process analysis, and technology-driven solutions to inform and improve practice in a range of industry contexts
• critically analyse and interpret data from diverse sources using appropriate methodologies to inform business decision-making and provide actionable insights
• apply comprehensive cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex business and technological problems to propose innovative technology-driven solutions for complex organisational challenges
• evaluate ethical and professional standards, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and social responsibility, to support diversity and equity on gender, multiculturalism and Indigeneity in technology-driven environments
• develop intellectual independence as life-long reflective learners who understand the implications of emerging technologies for business and social environments
• work collaboratively within teams, exercising professional communication and interpersonal skills within broad project parameters
• 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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security program can pursue careers as business analysts, cyber security analysts, data analysts, and risk managers. They might also work as information security managers, compliance officers, business intelligence analysts, or security consultants. Additionally, their dual expertise prepares them for roles such as cyber security strategists, data privacy officers, and IT auditors, where they can integrate analytical skills with cyber security knowledge to protect and enhance organisational operations.

Course rules

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security students must complete 400 credit points as follows:

• sixteen[16] core units of study (200 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from an Cyber Security major (100 credit points).
   

Students may not complete more than 175 credit points (normally 14 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.

Volume of learning

The Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security consists of 400 credit points. A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a standard annual part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security is typically 4 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security consists of 450 - 500 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. A standard annual full-time student load comprises 100 credit points, and a standard part-time load comprises 50 credit points.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security with a 6-month placement is typically 4.5 years.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security with a 12-month placement is typically 5 years.

Professional placements

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement through a competitive selection process. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 500 credit points comprising:

• sixteen[16] core units of study (200 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from an Cyber Security major (100 credit points) AND
• four [4] Professional Placement units (100 credit points).
   

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 450 credit points comprising:

• sixteen[16] core units of study (200 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from a Business Analytics discipline major (100 credit points) AND
• eight [8] units of study from an Cyber Security major (100 credit points) AND
• two [2] Professional Placement units (50 credit points).

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Business Analytics/Bachelor of Cyber Security is 250 credit points (normally 20 units) with a maximum of 125cps of core/major units from each discipline