Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security
Murdoch University
About
Organisations are increasingly concerned with network performance and security.
Develop the skills in demand and have the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career needs.You can choose units to develop skills in security, LAN and wireless network design, global network design or network management.
This specialisation will also prepare you to sit one or more industry certification exams.
These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA).Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Information Technology.7 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security at MurdochMake 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.
Specialise your degree depending on your career goals.
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 our teaching and research staff who are forward thinking IT professionals who are highly active in generating policy and change within industry.
Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to upskill whilst you’re still earning so you can study full-time or part-time to suit your circumstances.
(If you’re an international student you’ll need to study full-time) Gain industry certification while you study.
Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.
Topics you’ll cover include:wireless data communications information security management project management router and firewall security advanced routing.Your careerAs a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of roles concerned with network performance and security.
You could work in a range of public and private organisations such as network service providers, banking and finance organisations or the government and military.Careers could include:Independent Network and Security Consultant Network Engineer Network Administrator Telecommunications Manager.Professional recognitionThis degree can prepare you for industry certification exams.
These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA).
Structure
Course Core 24 credit points
Required Units 18 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ICT502 | Applied Information Security Management | 3 |
| ICT508 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 |
| ICT521 | IT Professional Practice | 3 |
| ICT535 | Advanced Business Data Communications | 3 |
| ICT546 | Local Area Network Design and Implementation | 3 |
| ICT603 | Wireless Data Communications | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| ICT501 | Business Analysis and Systems Development Approaches | 3 |
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| ICT505 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
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| ICT513 | Data Analytics | 3 |
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| ICT515 | Foundations of Data Science | 3 |
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| ICT601 | Business Analytics | 3 |
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| ICT602 | Advanced Data Analysis | 3 |
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| ICT612 | Human Factors in Information Technology | 3 |
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| ICT615 | Information Technology Research Methods | 3 |
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| ICT616 | Data Resources Management | 3 |
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| ICT619 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
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| ICT622 | Information Technology Strategy | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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