C07080v7 Graduate Diploma in Internetworking

This course is intended for computing science, information technology or engineering graduates with or without networking experience 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 practical, hands-on learning experience using various resources, including the support provided by Cisco Systems for broad computer network and relevant applications, including routing, switching, security, wireless, mobile computing, web systems, cloud computing and operating systems.

Advanced electives in internetworking, in addition to CCNA and CCNP preparation subjects, are available.

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

design, implementation, security management, end systems and applications.

The course totals 48 credit points of study, made up of four core subjects comprising the graduate certificate (a total of 24 credit points), a research preparation subject (6 credit points), plus a further 18 credit points chosen from a prescribed list. In some circumstances it may be possible to choose one elective from outside the list, provided it is approved by the course coordinator.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Below is a typical example of a full-time program commencing in Autumn session.

A student wishing to undertake subjects in order to sit the Cisco CCNA certification exam must speak to either the course coordinator or the course administrator about subject choices and subject load.

Note: Electives are only offered in a particular session (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the necessary resources.

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session