OVERVIEW
Businesses today face challenges due to the rapid speed of growth of global information technologies. How can they store, manage and transfer vast amounts of data securely? How can they build networks that are accessible yet safe?
They need specialists to design, build, maintain, support and protect computer networks.
There’s a huge demand for cyber security professionals who know what action to take when things go wrong.
The Bachelor of Networking will give you these skills. You’ll learn how to build and maintain secure information and communication systems. So you can create systems fit for today and the future.
CAREER PATHS
Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course can find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Salaries are typically over $100k.
Roles include:
- Network Manager
- Network Analyst
- Network Design Engineering
- Mobile Applications Developer
- Help Desk Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Systems Engineer
- Network Analyst
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
- IT Security Engineer
- Security Systems Administrator
- IT Security Consultant
The Bachelor of Networking major in Cyber Security course is made up of common core units, a major stream of Cyber Security and elective units. To graduate from the degree students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points.
This includes 18 core units + 4 major units (BN223, BN309, BN323, and BN324) + 2 elective units.
All Bachelor of Networking degrees at MIT have the same core units. We build the solid foundations students need to design, implement, secure and maintain computer network technologies and communication systems.
The course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of computer hardware, software, programming, information systems, network security, database technologies, software engineering and project management.
Students also study advanced topics such as wireless network and security, advanced internetworking design, and enterprise cybersecurity. It will prepare students for Microsoft and Cisco certificates such as Microsoft Server Administration, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Security.
Majors offered:
- Software Engineering
- Cyber Security
Specialism in
- Cloud Networks
- Business Electives
As you progress through your course, you’ll get more specialised knowledge, which will be demonstrated in your final year Industry based projects.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
BN301 - Industry Based Project 1; and
BN304 - Industry Based Project 2.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of this course will:
- Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of networking
- Undertake analysis of cyber security tools and technologies to apply them effectively in an organisation
- Possess ability to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis
- Communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting
- Work independently and collaborate with others effectively
- Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts
AQF Level 7
Summary:
Graduates at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
Knowledge:
Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in one or more disciplines or areas of practice [K1]
Skills:
Graduates at this level will have well-developed cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
- Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities [S1]
- Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems [S2]
- Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others [S3]
Application of knowledge and skills:
Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility: Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility:
- In contexts that require self-directed work and learning [A1]
- Within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions [A2]
