With one third of Australian businesses having already been the victims of cybercrime and the cost of cyber attacks estimated to exceed $1 billion per year, cybersecurity experts are in strong demand to deal with threats to or vulnerabilities in computers, data, networks and programs.

This major will provide you with the foundational knowledge you’ll need to create and manage an effective cybersecurity environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. It emphasises concepts, insights and skills that will enable you to increase data security, provide data assurance and protect privacy.

Key Features

• This major is ideal if you’re looking to diversify and complement your information technology studies to further enhance your career opportunities across multiple IT functions. Macquarie also offers the Bachelor of Cyber Security, which is ideal if you’re looking to undertake a complete course in this in-demand field.
• You’ll benefit from our collaboration with major companies in the Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID), including Optus through the Optus Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub – a $10 million joint investment that promotes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity.
• In your final year, you’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation to help prepare you for real workplace scenarios.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall graduate employment in information technology (QILT, 2017).

• IT/security consultant
• IT/security manager
• Privacy officer
• Risk analyst