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Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies

Master of Science (Network Systems)

including Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems)


Fast Facts

  • Designed to enable graduates to be proficient in all aspects of wired or wireless networks
  • CNNA, CNNP and MCSE certifications are widely recognised and valued in industry,. Course fully prepares students for the CCNA certification exam and partly for the MCSE and CCNP.
  • Course prepares graduates to be conversant with new kinds of networking technology based on IP networks and multimedia applications


Course Description

This program is for those who wish to become professional network specialists and is concerned with the design, management and maintanance of networks in corporations, public networks or service provision to public and private networks.


Aims and Objectives

Swinburne's Network Systems postgraduate courses provide excellent career opportunities. The programs offer a high level high level coverage of networking principles and the appreciation of the emerging issues and technologies in networks. Specific competencies cover introduction to industry certification material from Cisco CNNA, CNNP and Microsoft MCSE.


Specialisations

Graduate Certificate in Science (Network Systems)
Length: 6 months or the equivalent part-time
(50 Credit Points)

Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems)
Length: 1 year or the equivalent part-time
(100 Credit Points)


Entrance Requirements

A degree or equivalent in engineering, science, information technology, business or commerce with an emphasis on IT

Advanced standing of up to 50 Credit Points may be obtained for those who have completed a relevant degree or have extensive work experience in the discipline.


Program Structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate, 50 Credit Points must be completed, including at least 3 core subjects.

To complete the Graduate Diploma, 100 Credit points must be completed, including at least 6 core subjects.

To complete the Masters, 150 Credit Points must be completed including 8 core subjects plus 4 electives.

 

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