Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security)
Fast Facts
- Program professionally recognised by the Australian Computer Society to ensure it meets the highest standards of the profession and industry.
- Course content is designed to meet the needs of employers and industry.
- The course has optional industry-based Learning year for students wishing to gain professional experience.
- Credit available to students with a TAFE qualification or a relevant post-secondary qualification.
Course Description
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) program has been designed to meet the growing industry demand (identified by government) for security specialists who are competent in and knowledgeable about computer security and network technologies. Students will undertake a Professional Major in Network Design and Security and an Advanced Minor in IT Security. While the program has a strong industry focus with units that prepare students for professional certification (CCNA & MCSE), students are encouraged to study widely in a broad range of disciplines.
Aims & Objectives
- The skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small scale project.
- An understanding of the process of software development.
- Skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design.
- Skills in developing software in C, C++, Java or VB .NET.
- The communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully.
- An understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional.
- Knowledge of and experience in database, data communications and information systems.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Units 1 & 2 - Mathematics (any).
Students admitted to the degree with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma in IT may be granted advanced standing for previous studies. Credit transfer arrangements for this program will be placed on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.
Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions should be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment to the Program Administrator. Each application is considered by the Program Coordinator, who makes recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.
Program Structure
Students take a total of twenty-four subjects (or equivalent) over three full-time plus one year optional Industry-Based Learning. Entry is possible in both Semester 1 (Feb) and Semester 2 (July).
All students will undertake an Industry Linked Final Year Project.
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