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.

These rapid transformations present an abundance of new challenges and opportunities for graduates skilled in cybercrime prevention and digital security, highly sought-after capabilities both in Australia and globally.

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.

There has never been a better time to begin a career in the exciting and dynamic field of Cyber Security. 

The ICMS Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) offers 26 subjects in total:

• 12 core IT subjects
• 8 IT specified elective subjects
• 4 general elective subjects
• 2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects.

Designed to equip students with essential skills, graduates specialise in cybercrime and behaviour analysis, network security implementation, database and cloud security protocols, SecOps management strategies, cyber security governance frameworks, digital forensics investigation techniques, and penetration testing methodologies.

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

Browse the Course Structure tab above to see a full list of subjects offered.

The Australian Technology Skills Grant supports domestic (Australian and New Zealand) students starting out in technology careers. This is to help meet Australia’s growing need for skilled tech professionals.

Learn more and see if you’re eligible.

ICMS is a proud member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Partner Program (PPP), demonstrating our strong commitment to industry engagement and student employability.

As part of the PPP, ICMS provides free ACS membership to information technology students, giving them access to:

• Cutting-edge industry knowledge and mentoring from experienced technology professionals
• ACS Skillsoft – a digital library with more than 35,000 learning resources
• Over 400 networking and professional development events annually
• Tailored career advice and support from the ACS team

With more than 47,000 members across business, government, and education sectors, ACS is Australia’s largest professional community for technology professionals.

As a nationally recognised leader in the technology sector, ACS plays a critical role in shaping Australia’s digital future – and through this PPP, ICMS students can be part of that journey.

Please note, membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) does not constitute course accreditation by ACS.

At ICMS we believe that the best learning experience combines practical and real world experience with a strong academic foundation. Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is built into your degree and will prepare you for future success in the business world.

As part of WIL, you’ll complete a Professional Placement Preparation Program, then two trimesters of professional placement.

We have an impressive network of industry partners. These leading companies provide our ICMS community with invaluable industry insight and experience. When it is time to embark on your professional placement, we work closely with them to find a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals.

As part of your Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) journey, your professional placement could take you to a major city, regional area or regional area in Australia. You could even take up a position in an international city. It is all part of finding the best placement for you.

Not only is this an invaluable experience, it is also a chance to grow your professional network. For many of our graduates this experience introduces them to their future employers.

Information Technology students have gained valuable experience with placements at: 

• Toyota Finance 
• Benefit Cosmetics 
• People 2 People 
• MMMigration 
• SAP Australia 
• Atlassian 
• Oracle

These are just some of the many organisations where ICMS students have gained practical experience. Read more.

Disclaimer: Placement opportunities and career outcomes are subject to individual performance, program requirements, and industry availability. ICMS does not guarantee employment or specific placement outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) graduates will able to:

• Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the IT discipline in the cyber security domain and its associated people, process, and technology aspects. 
• Apply in-depth knowledge and capabilities in the field of cyber security to design and implement secure IT solutions by exercising industry standards, best practices, tools, and techniques. 
• Work collaboratively and productively with others from diverse backgrounds in a range of cyber security contexts exhibiting adaptability and autonomy and employing emotional and social intelligence. 
• Critically analyse business needs, identify and evaluate requirements for secure solution design, and apply specialist knowledge to propose contemporary and innovative cyber security solutions for real-world problems. 
• Develop and demonstrate cyber literacy and competence in the contemporary information security landscape in accordance with best practices. 
• Engage ethically with specialist and non-specialist stakeholders exhibiting professionalism, integrity, and cultural competence in practice in line with broader social responsibilities and civic issues pertaining to the cyber security field of operations. 
• Exert the principles and practices of self-management exhibiting accountability for own learning and development within broad parameters of the cyber security workforce. 
• Reflect upon own learning experiences and apply lifelong learning skills in planning for ongoing professional development as a cyber security practitioner and learner.