Melbourne Institute of Technology

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Networking (GNet) is intended for new graduates as well as experienced IT professionals who wish to update their skills or change their area of specialisation. It effectively opens up new career possibilities in network management field ranging from network security to wireless and mobile technology.

The program provides a high level overview of the network system design, system administration, network security and wireless technology along with professional skills that can be applied directly in professional practice. Through the course, students will gain advanced skills in applying networking technology to meet the demands of both small and large organisations.

Key features

The Graduate Diploma of Networking offers the following key features:

• Core Knowledge in Networking and System Administration: The Graduate Diploma of Networking covers material from the ACM’s Core Body of Knowledge in Networking, and also the ACM’s Core Body of Knowledge in System Administration.
• Professional and interpersonal skills: To ensure that graduates can have satisfying careers in Networking, the course encompasses professional and interpersonal skills found within the core body of knowledge for IT. These include professional practice and communication.
• Industry relevant material: The laboratory components of the course incorporate material that is specifically relevant for industry. Students gain experience with Cisco networks; they also gain experience with Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Studio based learning: The Graduate Diploma of Networking emphasises participative learning where students carry out case studies and projects in a collaborative learning community that simulates the working environment.
• In depth treatment of topic areas: The degree features 20 credit point units, rather than the 15 credit point units found in the Bachelor of Networking. With this structure, each unit can go to considerable depth in its area of concentration.

Accreditation and recognition

Students who complete the GDNet will be eligible to transfer into the Master of Networking and complete that degree in two additional semesters. The Master of Networking is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

The GDNet is accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and is registered on the Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Employability

The GDNet aims to provide graduates with the skills they need to be prepared and capable of being “employment ready” as Networking Professionals. The following are some of the career opportunities for graduates of the GDNet: Senior network security specialist, Senior network analyst, Senior systems administrator, Internet/intranet network manager, Senior systems engineer, Senior sales engineer, Help desk manager.

The GDNet is first year of Master of Networking. Each unit consists of 20 credit points. A full time study load is 60 credit points per semester. It comprises of four core units and two electives are required to complete the GDNet. Two electives are at Level 6 (Advanced Study), while two electives are at Level 4 (IT Fundamentals). Level 4 electives are available for students who need to supplement their undergraduate degree program. Students who have gaps in their undergraduate program will need to undertake these units to ensure they meet prerequisite requirements for core units.

Core Units

MN501 Network Management in Organisations
MN502 Overview of Network Security
MN503 Overview of Internetworking
MN506 System Management

Electives

Level 4: Requires Permission of Course Coordinator
MN401 Overview of Networking
MN402 Overview of Operating Systems

Level 6: Advanced Study
MN504 Networked Application Management
MN505 Wireless and Local Area Network Management
MN601 Network Project Management
MN603 Wireless Networks and Security

* The proposed study sequence outlined above in table is sample only. Student may enrol for any of the above units at any stage, except in the case where such units require pre-requisites, as there is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular semester.

* All units are subject to change through the processes of regular course revision.

Academic requirements

As a minimum, applicants must have successfully completed a three year Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in IT field. Graduates without relevant background may allow case by case basis. Student without relevant background and students who have gaps in their undergraduate program will need to undertake two units; networking fundamentals and operating systems as prerequisite units to ensure they meet prerequisite requirements for core units.

English language requirements - International students

IELTS 6.0 (Academic), with no individual band below 5.5, or equivalent.

Advanced standing/exemption

Those who have completed relevant studies in Australian universities may be eligible for advanced standing or exemptions depending on their previous studies. Applicant who is applying for advanced standing or exemptions must submit complete mark sheets with completion letter plus full syllabus of the subject studied at the time of application.

How to Apply

How to apply - Domestic students

How to apply - International students

Government assisted FEE-HELP is available

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