Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)

The Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) is a 72-unit program offered by the College of Science and Engineering.

To qualify for the Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better, according to the following program of study.

Core - Year 1 topics

36 units comprising:

COMP8801 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units) COMP9721 Enterprise Information Security GE (4.5 units) ENGR8762 Networks and Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units) ENGR9704 Project Management and Innovation (4.5 units) STEM8001 Research Methods and Professional Skills (4.5 units)

Plus one of:

COMP8781 Computer Mathematics GE (4.5 units) STAT8721 Data Science GE (4.5 units)

Plus ENGR9002 Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician GE (CCENT) (4.5 units) AND 4.5 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above

OR

9 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above

Core - Year 2 topics

36 units comprising: COMP7701 Advanced Enterprise Security (4.5 units) COMP9710A Masters Project GE (4.5 units) COMP9710B Masters Project GE (4.5 units) COMP9781 Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units) COMP9812 Operating Systems GE (4.5 units) ENGR9881 Computer Networks GE (4.5 units) ENGR9921 Network Engineering GE (4.5 units)

Plus either:

ENGR9003 Cisco Certified Network Associate GE (CCNA) (4.5 units)

OR

4.5 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above

Applicants must hold an approved Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

On completion of the award, graduates will be able to:

• proficiently use cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the systematic development of solutions to complex problems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
• demonstrate a deep understanding of the information technology, cybersecurity and network systems disciplines
• communicate effectively with other information technology, cybersecurity and network systems professionals and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied

• demonstrate knowledge of the research principles and methods applicable to the selected specialisation and complete a research project.