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Course Overview
Learn how to shield companies and whole nations from malicious online threats and build the skills to run a successful enterprise with La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce.
Decades of globalisation and technological innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence tools and cloud computing have made cybersecurity and commerce increasingly intertwined. Co-designed with industry leaders, our Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce gives you a multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers.
By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Selection rank adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, English other than EAL, any Information Technology, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Higher education, VET and work/life experience applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Additional selection information
International students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
When you graduate, you'll be ready to be an effective leader who can meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data. You could work across a wide range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Business Analysis and Modelling
Cybersecurity in Practice
Economics for a Changing World
Fundamentals of Finance
Inside Information Technology
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Programming Environment
Data Security and Information Assurance
Data-Based Critical Thinking
Human Factors in Cybersecurity
Introduction to Business and Company Law
Marketing Fundamentals
Network Engineering Fundamentals
Wireless Network and Security
Cyber Law and Policy
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business
Introduction to Computer Forensics
Network Systems and Web Security
Professional Practices and Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
Contemporary Approaches to Management
Introduction to Penetration Testing
Project Management
Capstone Project
Industry Placement
Industry Project
Sustainability
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce is a double degree offered at La Trobe University, designed to broaden career opportunities by pairing cybersecurity expertise with commerce knowledge.
La Trobe University is an Australian university and CRICOS Provider (00115M), with multiple campus locations across Australia. Specific campus details for this course were not listed on the page.
Yes, La Trobe University is a recognised Australian University registered with TEQSA (PRV12132) and holds CRICOS Provider number 00115M.
La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships, including international scholarships, which prospective students can explore through the university's scholarships section on its website.
Application
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