C04160v5 Master of Science in Internetworking

Overview

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 resources provided by Cisco Systems for internetworking (including wireless LANs), security and VoIP. Advanced electives in internetworking are available. The program covers all aspects of the organisational use of networks: design, implementation, security, management, end systems and applications.

Course aims

This program aims to:

• meet the needs of industry for networking specialists
• target a number of industry-based certifications: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist and Cisco Certified Security Professional
• retrain IT professionals wishing to move into networking and internetworking
• provide a thorough and practical grounding in networking, network design, network administration and network management
• provide a solid foundation for the writing of networked applications using Java and other WWW technologies, and
• meet students' needs by allowing specialisation through project work and subject choice.

Career options

Career options include applications developer, client server architect, network administrator, network architect, network designer, network integrator, network systems programmer, programmer analyst, security architect, system support analyst or a role in data communications.

Admission requirements

Applicants require a minimum qualification equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an Australian university, preferably in computing science, information technology, computer systems engineering, telecommunications, or a cognate discipline. Applications are assessed on academic merit.

Assumed knowledge

Two years' experience in networking or in another position in the IT industry is desirable. Applicants without work experience are also considered.

Recognition of prior learning

Exemptions are granted only for subjects at the graduate certificate level.

Course duration and attendance

For local students, the course duration is one-and-a-half years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

For international students, the course duration is one-and-a-half years of full-time study.

Course structure

This course totals 72 credit points of study, including 48 credit points for completion of the graduate diploma, plus a further 24 credit points of elective subjects, comprising either optional research methodologies and project subjects or elective coursework subjects. In some circumstances, it may be possible to choose two electives from outside the list, provided they are approved by the Program Leader.

The project topic should be relevant to students' professional career goals and should be an area of current research interest in their area of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical full-time program for students commencing in Autumn semester is shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society (ACS); Cisco certification

Professional-level membership of the ACS. Students can prepare for CCNA and CCNP industry certification.

Other information

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