Internetworking and Security (with Dissertation)

There's a growing global demand for IT professionals who can establish, maintain and develop information systems. This major will boost your career prospects across every sector, including commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law and government and non-government organisations.

This major has a flexible structure, so depending on the units you choose, you could build your expertise in security, LAN and Wireless network design, global network design or network management.

You'll earn credit points by completing a dissertation as part of this course. Working closely with a supervisor, you'll choose a topic and explore new scientific approaches and the latest developments in your area of interest.

If you're eligible, you could complete this course through part-time study, so you can juggle your studies with your career and lifestyle commitments.

3 reasons to study Internetworking & Security at Murdoch

1. Tailor your degree to suit your interests and IT career goals.
2. Learn in our 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.
3. Get mentored by our teaching and research staff who are IT professionals with experience in driving change within their industry.

What you'll learn

• Learn how to identify, evaluate and address internetworking and security challenges faced by an organisation.
• Explore information security management, project management, network administration, business analytics and data science.
• Develop the skills you need to lead a team, work as part of a team and work on your own.
• Use creative thinking to define and resolve IT problems and share your ideas.
• Develop a deep understanding of the ethics of information technology and how to apply this knowledge in a range of professional settings.

Your future career

With a postgraduate qualification in IT, you'll be qualified for a range of career opportunities across every industry. Your future roles could include:

• Chief Information Officer
• IT Project Manager
• Network Administrator
• Data Analyst
• Business Intelligence Officer

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Professional recognition

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

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
• A recent Curriculum Vitae

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Complete or incomplete official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion - both original and English translated versions
• A letter showing proof of 2 years of work experience
• English Language Proficiency Document (if available)
• A recent Curriculum Vitae