Master of Information Technology (Networking and Security)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LMIF

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:
- A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed Graduate Diploma in IT or equivalent OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in IT or equivalent
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This program has no further intakes, please view our full suite of current Information Technology programs here.

Aim

Not applicable as plan is being withdrawn.

Content & Structure

Not applicable as plan is being withdrawn.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Enterprise Architecture	INFT 5020	4.5		Rule(s): 1
13.5 units from the following courses :				Rule(s): 2
Academic Skills for IT Professionals	INFS 5073	4.5
Information Systems M	INFS 5093	4.5
Information Technology Project Management M	INFS 5057	4.5
Organisational e-Transformation	INFS 5074	4.5
IT Procurement and Vendor Management	INFS 5091	4.5
Network and Security courses:
Networking for Small Business	INFT 5028	9		Rule(s): 4
Managing Networks and Telecommunications M	INFS 5053	4.5
CCNP Route M	INFT 5026	4.5
CCNP Switch and Troubleshoot M	INFT 5027	4.5
Computer and Network Security M	INFT 5017	4.5
Professional Project	INFT 5021	9	Note(s): 1

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students must take the course INFT 5020 Enterprise Architecture M

2. Students should consult with the Program Director about their selection of courses

3. Any course substitutes or variation of the schedule must be approved by the Program Director

4. Students who wish to complete the program in minimum amount of time (1.5 years of full time study) should take Networking for Small Business in their first semsester of study, CCNP Route M in their second semester and CCNP Switch and Troubleshoot M in their third semester.

Notes

1. Students must check the ICT Project website one Study Period ahead to learn the relevant deadlines of the project selection and project matching process.

2. The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Information Technology) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.