Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) is an innovative undergraduate degree meeting the industry’s growing demand for guardians of the digital realm.

The accelerating digitisation of business is reshaping every sector of the economy. With globalisation, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) on the rise, organisations worldwide are bracing for a surge in opportunities alongside inevitable threats. A nimble, adept workforce is needed to confront these emerging challenges.

Organisations are seeking graduates who can safeguard digital infrastructures by analysing cyber threats, implementing security measures, conducting forensic investigations, and fortifying systems against potential breaches, ensuring the resilience and integrity of information networks.

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) offers:

• 26-subjects in total
• 12 core IT subjects
• 8 specified elective subjects
• 4 elective subjects
• 2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects.

The degree emphasises professional development through project management studies and real-world experience, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to become skilled in the important Cyber Security sector.

Areas of study

Cyber security governance frameworks, cybercrime and behaviour analysis, database and cloud security protocols, digital forensics investigation techniques, network security implementation, penetration testing methodologies PLUS specified IT electives and general electives. SecOps management strategies.

Career opportunities

Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Incident Responder, Cyber Threat Analyst, Networking and Security Officer, Forensic Computer Analyst, Cyber Security and Vulnerability Assessor, Malware Analyst.

Professional recognition

Built into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) qualification are two Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects, competed over two trimesters, in which students complete a Professional Placement. This is also sometimes called an ‘Internship’. In the study period prior to the first WIL subject, our team of consultants work to secure a suitable placement that is the best fit for our student’s unique skills, interests and professional goals.

That means that ICMS graduates have work experience on their CV; a network of contacts; and the confidence to jump straight into their chosen career.

Practical experience

A minimum of 600 hours.

Fees and charges

Visit the ICMS website for current fee information.