Southern Cross University
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
This double degree combines business strategy with cutting-edge IT expertise, offering specialisations in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or Accounting. Designed for students seeking competitive advantage in digital transformation roles across diverse industries.
Applicants must achieve an ATAR of 70 or equivalent. International applicants and those whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English must meet English language requirements with a minimum IELTS Overall Score of 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing). No inherent requirements apply to this course. Alternative pathways are available for those not meeting standard entry requirements, including SCU College Diplomas and fee-free academic preparation programs.
The course comprises 32 units (384 credit points) structured as follows: 13 Business Core units covering Financial Literacy, Economics, Business Analytics, Communication, Business Law, Marketing, Professional Development, and Sustainable Business Management; 8 Information Technology Core units including Data Communications, Foundations of Computing, Programming, Cybersecurity Governance, Database Systems, Professional Skills and Ethics, Project Management, and Software Engineering; and 1 IT Specialisation (120 credit points) chosen from Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or Accounting. The Artificial Intelligence specialisation covers Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, and Large Language Models. The Cybersecurity specialisation covers Governance, Risk and Compliance, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Systems Security, Software Security, Digital Forensics, and Blockchain Technology. The Accounting specialisation covers Taxation, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Portfolio Management, and Business Finance.
Southern Cross University offers professional accreditation through the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for IT courses and CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and Tax Practitioner's Board accreditation for the Accounting specialisation. The university's innovative Southern Cross Model features shorter six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences, fostering increased student success rates. The Digital Enterprise Lab enables students to work on real-world projects, and the course includes 300 hours of work experience in the IT industry plus professional work experience in business organisations, ensuring practical application of theoretical knowledge.
Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths in both technical and business-oriented roles. With AI specialisation, graduates can pursue roles as Business Intelligence Analysts, AI Financial Strategists, and AI-driven Cybersecurity Specialists. With Cybersecurity specialisation, graduates can work as Cybersecurity Analysts and Infrastructure Security Specialists. General IT career paths include Software Developer, Network Engineer, Data Analyst, IT Consultant, and IT Trainer. Business-focused graduates can pursue careers in marketing, public relations, product management, international business, government agencies, data analytics, and tourism. The Accounting specialisation pathway leads to professional credentials as Certified Practising Accountants, Chartered Accountants, or Tax Practitioners. Entrepreneurial graduates may also establish their own technology-driven businesses.
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