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Get a career in protecting and managing digital businesses. As businesses increase their digital presence, they increase the risk of being affected by cybercrime. Cybersecurity is no longer just a technology issue, it's a business issue. La Trobe's Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce lets you combine cyber and analytical skills with strategic communication skills to help you manage the digital aspects of today's business world. You'll learn how to manage and protect online information, the laws and policies of cyberspace, then compliment this knowledge with a major in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. You'll learn: Cybersecurity and IT fundamentals Discover the technologies used to identify and moderate threats including firewalls, intrusion protection systems and honeypots. Business, management and commerce Learn the fundamentals of business and specialise in accounting, commerce, finance, management or marketing. Cyber law and policy Examine the laws and policies that regulate Cyberspace in increasingly online world and how they might apply in varying business contexts. Business data analysis Develop statistical literacy skills and learn how to apply them to critical business problems and major social issues. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Kickstart your career at one of Australia's leading podiatry schools. La Trobe's Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) offers a world-class curriculum combined with a clinical program to prepare you for a career in Australia. You'll learn how to treat and manage conditions of the foot and lower limb, bone and joint disorders, plus neurological and circulatory diseases. Gain hands-on experience while completing over 1000 hours of work placements in community health centres, hospitals and at La Trobe's on-campus podiatry clinic. You'll complete either a major industry-relevant honours project or a research honours project in the final year of the course. You'll learn: Anatomy Study the anatomy of the lower limb, foot and multiple body systems that function in this region Biomechanics Examine the mechanical principles of human movement and motor control with an emphasis on gait in health and disease. Podiatric pharmacology Learn the appropriate drug therapies and their potential benefits, adverse effects and complications. Cutaneous (skin) pathologies Undertake a comprehensive examination of dermatological conditions commonly encountered in podiatric practice. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Get your start in a rewarding career in health. With La Trobe's Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours) you can become a qualified health professional with expertise in treating people's physical and functional limitations. From first year, you'll undertake clinical placements and experiences both on campus in La Trobe's prosthetic and orthotic facilities and at external sites. You'll study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design and fabrication. Honours is offered in two streams: industry and research. You'll complete either a major industry-relevant honours project or a research honours project in the final years of the course. You'll learn: Prosthetics and orthotics Learn the theoretical basis and clinical practice of prosthetic and orthotic management, including treatment, assessment and prescriptions in children and adults. Research Gain an appreciation for research in prosthetics and orthotics by examining research designs, data and how it translates to consumers. Clinical skills Practice the assessment, prescription, manufacture and fit of prostheses and orthoses in a variety of clinical environments. Healthcare Discover the importance of wellbeing in a person's healthcare journey and how health professionals can work together to achieve the best outcomes. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Pursue your vision for a career in orthoptics. La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) gives you the knowledge you need to detect, diagnose and manage vision and eye problems in both children and adults. Starting in first year you'll undertake over 500 hours of clinical experience in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics and complete a placement at a partner clinic in regional Australia, interstate or overseas. With a curriculum focus on vision and eye disorders, diseases and misalignments, plus an embedded industry or research honours program, you'll be on track for a career in orthoptics. You'll learn: Fundamentals of applied science Study the foundations of human biosciences, including anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience. Human vision and function Explore the human visual system, eye disorders and the sociological impacts of diseases of the eye and decreased visual function. Clinical skills Learn to investigate, diagnose, treat and manage a range of ocular conditions in patients of all ages. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

Launch your career in language, linguistics and communication. La Trobe's Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics helps you develop expertise in languages, linguistics and intercultural communication. Become fluent in either Chinese, French, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish and extend your language proficiency by taking advantage of our study abroad options. You'll also learn how to analyse language, its structure and use, and gain an understanding of issues associated with the social significance of language and culture. Graduates will be equipped with in-demand problem solving and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and strategically with and across diverse groups of people. You'll learn: Language Acquire spoken and written skills in one or more languages to learn how speakers of other languages view the world, and how language works in their society. Linguistics Learn how to analyse data from a wide range of languages and societies and deepen your understanding of the structure, acquisition, development and social significance of language. Communication Develop high-level professional and culturally aware communication skills grounded in ethical considerations. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

Analytics is the future of business. Are you ready for it? Digital disruption has radically changed the way businesses operate. Organisations now have access to an overwhelming amount of information about their operations, customers and products – and they need skilled professionals who can interpret, analyse and translate this data into meaningful business solutions. In our Bachelor of Business Analytics, you'll learn the fundamentals of business, including how to solve business challenges and how to analyse data strategically. You'll also develop a combination of problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills across business, marketing, commerce and technology. You'll get real-world experience through our wide range of internship opportunities at PWC, Coles, Northlink and SAS.1 And you'll learn from brilliant minds who are pioneering research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital disruption. You'll learn: Data analysis tools Learn the tools and techniques to gather, interpret and analyse data. Social media and visualisation Understand the fundamentals of social media and learn how to use data analytics to build brand equity and disrupt businesses. Data insight skills Learn the skills to blend business know-how with analytics to create new capabilities for organisations. Digital disruption Understand how to harness and leverage the power of new digital technologies. IT skills Learn both computer science fundamentals and foundational business skills, then move into complex analytics using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Business fundamentals Study a major or minor and become a well-rounded data scientist. 1 Internships are available as elective subjects. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

This multidisciplinary course combines the development of enterprise skills, required for careers of the future, through a transdisciplinary core, with the development of both technical business skills and the analytical skills of psychological science. Your business skills will be developed through a commerce major in accounting, economics, finance, management or marketing. While your psychological science skills will be developed through a focus on all of the core content areas of psychology, from its biological foundations to its social influences on affect, behaviour and cognition. Through the core you will learn how to communicate and work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams to solve the type of complex social and commercial challenges faced by organisations and communities today. You will learn how to create sustainable value in corporations and diverse communities, and in so doing you will learn how to communicate your own value to future employers. On graduation you will be able to apply a knowledge of psychology to the analysis of behaviour in commercial disciplines such as economics, finance, management and marketing and be able to make more informed decisions. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

The business landscape is shifting. Are you ready to break new ground? Become a powerful 'change agent' – no matter where you work. Carefully designed in partnership with industry leaders, La Trobe's Bachelor of Digital Business gives you the confidence and practical skills you'll need to harness the power of digital disruption. You'll learn the fundamentals of digital business, including how to unlock the potential of technology and how to use digital platforms to improve business performance. You'll develop a blend of technical and practical business skills across marketing, accounting, economics and technology. And you'll gain valuable insights into how digital technologies are reshaping the contemporary business world. This practical course will teach you the industry tools you'll need to succeed. Learn from experienced academics and industry leaders, using real-life data and examples. You can also choose to pursue an internship and get valuable, hands-on experience.1 Become highly employable across a range of business settings and keep your options open with this versatile degree. You'll learn: The principles of digital business Learn the skills to blend traditional business know-how with digital practices. Create new and improved business models and customer experiences. Data analytics Help businesses to make informed decisions using data-driven processes and analytical tools. The principles of innovation Learn how to develop an innovation mindset and equip yourself with the business skills to implement effective organisational change. Digital disruption Understand how to harness and leverage the power of new digital technologies. Traditional business knowledge Study a major or minor and become a well-rounded business graduate. 1 Internships are available as elective subjects. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine is a five year combined degree providing an accredited professional qualification in law, as well as a degree in biomedicine. The program offers an innovative, high quality legal education with a social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives, relevant to Science such as Intellectual Property Law. The specialised subject, Law and Medicine is a core subject in this degree. In the biomedicine component of this degree, students will learn not only the theoretical underpinnings of biomedicine, but will also develop practical research and laboratory skills required to learn about the human body in health and sickness, and gain knowledge of medical biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases and neuroscience. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is a five-year double degree providing an accredited professional qualification in law, as well as a degree in politics, philosophy and economics. The program offers an innovative, high quality legal education with a social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives. In the Politics Philosophy and Economics component, students will complete 16 subjects (240 credit points). The course is designed to develop your cognitive flexibility, social intelligence, resilience, curiosity and empathy - key attributes needed for effective leadership, decision making and analysis. The degree allows students to develop an in-depth knowledge of each PPE discipline, to understand the interrelationships between each PPE discipline, and to then apply this knowledge to real-world issues and challenges. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.