Overview With a third of Australian businesses having already been the victims of cyber-crime and the cost of cyber-attacks estimated to exceed $1 billion a year, cyber security experts are in demand worldwide. This demand far exceeds supply across a broad range of industries including technology, entertainment, telecommunications, banking, finance and accounting, meaning that a cyber-security qualification opens the door to a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers. The latest Australian cyber security strategy includes a $230 million plan to enhance online security and underpin collaboration and innovation. In response, Macquarie University and Optus have invested $10 million to establish a Cyber Security Hub , which aims to become the cyber security partner of choice for industry and government while also educating the next generation of cyber security experts. Macquarie's Cyber Security major provides you with the knowledge you need to create an effective cyber security environment for commercial, private and industrial applications. It combines units from the Department of Computing with those from Security Studies and Criminology to give students practical insights into technology risks and countermeasures and the role that security management plays in the bigger picture of cyber governance. Watch this video to find out more about IT at Macquarie. KEY FEATURES No other course at Macquarie offers as much flexibility and as wide a range of units as the Bachelor of Arts. You'll be taught by active researchers, published academics, and award-winning teachers and industry professionals. You'll have the opportunity to connect with employers and communities via internships, work-integrated learning opportunities and study abroad experiences. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion.