32702 Contemporary Telecommunications

6cp; availability: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters in IT Management and Internetworking program students only; other students may undertake the subject if they have demonstrated relevant IT management experience and have signed academic approval
Postgraduate

This subject explores management perspectives on contemporary telecommunications, data communications and networks. Topics covered include: network architecture and standards; new communications technologies; internetworking; domestic and international communications environments; application-oriented services; network resource architectures; client/server systems; introduction to distributed processing; distributed databases; emerging technologies; and business and telecommunications planning.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,430.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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