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BP356 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Cyber Security (Professional)

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
82.25
Full time
4 years
Part time
—
Credit points
—
Campus
Melbourne City
Mode
On campus

Overview

Demand for cyber security experts is higher than ever. Build specialist expertise to make an impact in this constantly-evolving area of information technology (IT).

Build the essential knowledge and skills to make an impact in the constantly-expanding industry of information technology (IT) with specialist expertise.

Course structure

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Year One of Program

96 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • COSC3103Python Programming Bootcamp12 cp
  • COSC3106Python Programming Studio24 cp
  • INTE2625Introduction to Cyber Security12 cp
  • COSC1111Data Communication and Net-Centric Computing12 cp
  • COSC2536Security in Computing and Information Technology12 cp
  • COSC3088Essentials of IT & Ethics12 cp

Year Two of Program

84 cp

Complete 84 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from your Selected Combination. from your selected combination

Year Three of Program

60 cp

Complete 60 credit points from the following: AND Complete 36 credit points from your Selected Combination. from your selected combination

  • INTE2626Cyber Security Attack Analysis and Incidence Response12 cp
  • ISYS1108Software Engineering Project Management12 cp
  • INTE2584Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance12 cp
  • INTE2654Cyber Security Capstone Project12 cp

Year Four of Program

96 cp

Path 1: Internship Courses. Complete 96 credit points from the following: OR ( Path 2: Internship and Professional Development Courses. Complete 84 credit points from the following: AND Complete 12 credit points from the following: )

Minor: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2527Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • COSC2972Deep Learning12 cp
  • ISYS1079Managing Semi-structured and Unstructured Data12 cp
  • COSC3047Social Media and Networks Analytics12 cp
  • COSC2814Programming Autonomous Robots12 cp

Minor: Cloud Computing

Minor: Creative Computing

Minor: Data Science

Minor: Enterprise Systems Development

AND

Minor: Network Infrastructure

AND

  • EEET2368Network Fundamentals and Applications12 cp
  • EEET2290Network Engineering12 cp
  • EEET1546Advanced Network Engineering and Security12 cp
  • EEET1086Network Access Systems12 cp
  • EEET2294Network Management and Software Defined Networks12 cp

Cross-disciplinary Minors:

List of Minors:

Minor: Design & Develop for Apple Platform

  • COSC3099UI and UX for Apple Platform12 cp
  • COSC3100Getting Started with iOS App Development12 cp
  • COSC3101Human-Centred Development with Apple Platform Technologies12 cp
  • COSC3102Apple Platform Project12 cp

Minor: Digital Economy

  • ECON1623Economic Foundations of the Digital World12 cp
  • INTE2554Digital Economy and Blockchain Applications12 cp
  • ECON1349Frontiers of the Digital Economy12 cp

Minor: CISCO Networking

Minor: Digital Innovation

Minor: Artificial Intelligence in Practice

AND

  • COSC3156Generative AI (GenAI) in Practice: Tools and Methods12 cp
  • COSC3157Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Industry Project12 cp
  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • MATH2305Applied Bayesian Statistics12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • EEET1416Digital Signal Processing for Communication Engineering12 cp
  • EEET2169Image Processing12 cp
  • EEET2171Intelligent Systems12 cp
  • OART1118AI for Creative Practice12 cp
  • COSC2785Fashion AI12 cp
  • INTE2687Digital Fluency12 cp

Minor: Regenerative Futures

AND

  • ENVI1241Regenerative Fundamentals12 cp
  • ENVI1242Regenerative Challenge12 cp
  • ENVI1243Systems Thinking for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1244Eco-Literacy6 cp
  • ENVI1245Regenerative Design6 cp
  • ECON1629Regenerative Value Systems6 cp
  • HWSS2262Social Equity and Regeneration6 cp
  • BUSM2779Regenerative Business Models6 cp
  • ECON1630Design for the Circular Economy6 cp
  • COSC3158AI Ethics for Sustainable Futures6 cp
  • ENVI1246Regenerative Design for Built Environment6 cp
  • PERF2076Storytelling for Speculative Futures6 cp
  • PROC2131Biomaterials and Biofabrication6 cp
  • COMM3024Reimagining Futures in Media and Culture6 cp
  • ENVI1247Regenerative Supply Chain Management6 cp
  • EMPL1008Linking Life and Learning6 cp
  • BUSM2777Leading Regenerative Action6 cp
  • ENVI1248Regenerative Futures Incubator6 cp
  • ENVI1249Reworlding for Creative Place Keeping6 cp
  • HUSO2459Planetary Pedagogies and Civics6 cp

Careers

  • Cyber Security Advice and Assessment
  • Cyber Threat Analyst
  • Incident Responder
  • Intrusion Analyst
  • Malware Analyst
  • Operations Coordinator
  • Penetration Tester
  • Vulnerability Assessor
  • Vulnerability Researcher