C04224v4 Master of Science in Internetworking (Extension)

This course is intended for graduates from any field who wish to learn or extend their knowledge of networking and networking technologies.

As students come from a variety of backgrounds, there is a degree of subject choice in the program to meet individual needs.The internetworking program provides students with a practical, hands-on learning experience using resources provided by Cisco Systems for internetworking, including routing, switching, security and wireless.

Advanced electives in internetworking are available.

The program covers all aspects of the organisational use of networks:

design, implementation, security, management, end systems and applications.This course prepares students with undergraduate qualifications that are not in the field of ICT, for entry to the workforce as an ICT networking professional.

Students who do have ICT qualifications can extend their learning.

Students can develop multiple skills across the internetworking field according to interest and elective choices;

for example, switching and routing, systems and network management and analysis, network security, mobility and web development.

Students have the option of preparing for Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications within the program.

The course totals 96 credit points of study, comprising a 24-credit-point stream of professional subjects, 30 credit points of core internetworking subjects, a 6-credit-point capstone subject (either research or industry-based) and 36 credit points of electives.

Where applicable, project topics should be relevant to students' professional career goals and should be an area of current research interest in their area of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.