Foundation Program (Standard) (089916J) + Diploma of Information Technology (097891B) + Bachelor of Cyber Security (091336M)

Program Description The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare students for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree. The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units. Various support services focusing on language, literacy and numeracy assistance are also available to help students in their studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, students must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program. The Diploma of Information Technology can gain students entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. With a broad introduction to computing, students will be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during their degree studies. Deakin University’s Bachelor of Cyber Security equips students with the essential skills to investigate and combat cybercrime and cyber terrorism. They will have the expertise to tackle one of the fastest growing criminal threats to modern-day society. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge with an emphasis on assessing cyber security in a working environment, and the business, ethical and legal implications of risk management. Students will cover areas such as computer crime and digital forensics and gain the skills to identify, diagnose and manage the challenges of cyber security. As a graduate, they will be well prepared for an exciting career in one of the most in-demand global industries. This course equips students with the skills demanded by a diverse range of industry and government sectors, covering areas such as: computer crime and digital forensics • Evaluating software for security vulnerabilities • Designing secure databases • Securing operating systems • Assessing and reinforcing the security of websites • Integrating security requirements into new developments • Designing secure network architectures • Performing risk assessments and responding to cyber security incidents.