Postgraduate Major

Internetworking and Security (with Dissertation)

Develop specialised skills as you complete a dissertation and study units in network design, network administration, network management and security.

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Overview

There’s a growing global demand for IT professionals who can establish, maintain and develop information systems. This major will boost your career prospects across every sector, including commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law and government and non-government organisations.

This major has a flexible structure, so depending on the units you choose, you could build your expertise in security, LAN and Wireless network design, global network design or network management.

You’ll earn credit points by completing a dissertation as part of this course. Working closely with a supervisor, you’ll choose a topic and explore new scientific approaches and the latest developments in your area of interest.

If you’re eligible, you could complete this course through part-time study, so you can juggle your studies with your career and lifestyle commitments.

3 reasons to study Internetworking & Security at Murdoch

  1. Tailor your degree to suit your interests and IT career goals.
  2. Learn in our IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities.
  3. Get mentored by our teaching and research staff who are IT professionals with experience in driving change within their industry.

What you’ll learn

  • Learn how to identify, evaluate and address internetworking and security challenges faced by an organisation.
  • Explore information security management, project management, network administration, business analytics and data science.
  • Develop the skills you need to lead a team, work as part of a team and work on your own.
  • Use creative thinking to define and resolve IT problems and share your ideas.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the ethics of information technology and how to apply this knowledge in a range of professional settings.

Your future career

With a postgraduate qualification in IT, you’ll be qualified for a range of career opportunities across every industry. Your future roles could include:

  • Chief Information Officer
  • IT Project Manager
  • Network Administrator
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Officer

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) industry certification exams.

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Total credit points: 27

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Major27 credit points
Required Units24 credit points
ICT502Applied Information Security Management3
ICT535Advanced Business Data Communications3
ICT546Local Area Network Design and Implementation3
ICT603Wireless Data Communications3
ICT678Information Technology Research Dissertation12
Specified Elective Units3 credit points
ICT611Advanced Routing3
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ICT613Router and Firewall Security3
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Entry requirements

Recognised Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience.Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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