Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

About the course

Learn how to shield companies and whole nations from malicious online threats and build the skills to run a successful enterprise with La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce.Decades of globalisation and technological innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence tools and cloud computing have made cybersecurity and commerce increasingly intertwined. Co-designed with industry leaders, our Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce gives you a multidisciplinary set of skills and knowledge sought-after by employers and policymakers.

Career outcome

When you graduate, you'll be ready to be an effective leader who can meet the challenges of automation, AI-driven technologies and big data. You could work across a wide range of industries, including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:ethical hackersecurity architectbusiness analystcybersecurity policy adviserproject manager. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)