Program Overview

The Foundation Studies program is equivalent to Year 12 and prepares you for entry into first year degree studies.

Course Structure
In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.

Leading to: Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce

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.

By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce, you will:

• explore topics such as cybersecurity fundamentals, financial management, strategic and crisis communications, programming and cyber algorithms, and economic analysis and innovation
• learn the human factors involved in cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber emergency response procedures
• benefit from our partnerships with industry leaders like Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle
• gain real-world experience through industry placements, work-integrated learning projects and overseas student exchange opportunities
• graduate ready to apply for membership into the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, depending on your choice of majors, a range of business professional associations.