Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Business Analytics

Macquarie University

Summary

Our practice-oriented Bachelor of Security Studies will prepare you to meet the needs of this rapidly changing sector by teaching you about security from a range of perspectives, including risk management, emergency response, national resilience, business continuity planning, law enforcement and the use of military force.

The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Business Analytics - developed and refined in consultation with industry so content is always current and relevant - equips you with the knowledge and skills to help businesses better understand their consumers, innovate, reduce their risk and maximise opportunities.

Key features

Acquire a mix of theoretical and technical skills

Study a degree that combines the academic study of security theories and issues with practical, analytical and technical skills. Gain the high-level practical skills employers want

Learn the skills needed in critical thinking, structured intelligence analysis and policy evaluation for security analysis roles. Acquire the transferable skills employers are looking for

Undertake in-depth training in multiple disciplines to acquire qualitative, quantitative and computing skills. Be a collaborative, consultative global leader

Participate in our multi-award-winning Global Leadership Program to gain the skills that are valued by employers.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Applications modeller or developer

Behavioural forecaster

Business consultant

Business or venture analyst

Business process improvement specialist

Business process modelling consultant

Consumer insights specialist

Data analyst

IT planning manager

Intelligence analyst

Management consultant

Military officer

Policy adviser

Risk analyst

Security consultant

Employers

Accounting firms

Airlines

Banks and financial institutions

Business analysis firms

Consulting firms

Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies

Defence agencies

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government agencies and departments

Insurance firms

Multinational corporations

Police and law enforcement agencies

Private and public-sector organisations

Research institutes

Technology and software development companies

Technology and telecommunications companies

Utilities companies