C11145v7 Graduate Certificate 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.

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

The course totals 24 credit points of study, made up of four subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

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

Students undertaking the graduate certificate full time and who wish to complete 32521 WANs and VLANs are unable to complete the course in one session as this subject has a prerequisite of 32524 LANS and Routing.

Year 1

Autumn or 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 be in information technology or a related discipline, with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

Applicants who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be considered on the basis of a minimum two years' full-time equivalent work experience in networking or IT, supported by the submission of a resume and proof of employment.

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.