Cyber Security and Networking (with Dissertation)

Non-Award

If you want to further progress your career, master your skills and knowledge of new and emerging technological trends in cyber security and networking whilst achieving an IT research dissertation, this course may be for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MJ-ICSND

About this course

Overview

Cyber security and networking provides a thorough and practical grounding in network design, network administration, network management and security. This course will give you a deep understanding of information technology (IT) methodologies used to help organisations achieve their goals and objectives. You'll also undertake an IT research dissertation before you graduate.

Studying this course is flexible, allowing you to choose units to develop your skills or build on your current skillset. You can also tailor the course to meet your career goals and needs.

3 reasons to study Cyber Security and Networking at Murdoch

Make use of our brand-new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.
This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real-world IT problems.
Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

Network management and security
Global network design
Troubleshooting network problems
LAN and wireless network design

Your future career

There is a critical need for modern IT professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing information systems in a wide range of sectors including: network service providers, banking and finance organisations, government and the military. You could also work as an independent network and security consultant. Careers could include:

IT Project Manager
Business Intelligence Officer
Network Administrator
Independent Network and Security Consultant
Network Engineer
Telecommunications Manager

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network
Professional (CCNP)

Entry requirements

Only with Approval by the Academic Chair AND Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience. Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair. Students can only take a dissertation in their second year if they meet a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA, and only if they have found themselves a supervisor.

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.

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Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion