Melbourne Institute Of Technology

Overview

The world is rapidly heading towards a digital revolution.

From e-commerce to internet banking; communication to entertainment; smart grids to health care systems; and sharing resources to collaborating, computer networks can assist in every aspect of life, and improve efficiency across all business processes and decision making. Demand for computer networking professionals to design, build, maintain, support, and protect computer networks is fast growing as more and more people and businesses conduct their day to day activities and work over computer networks.

The MIT Bachelor of Networking, developed in consultation with industry and based on international best practice, will prepare you for one of the fastest growing professions today. The course aims to provide you with broad-based knowledge and skills in IT and Networking, and in-depth knowledge and skills in network security, wireless and mobile technologies, or enterprise networks. The course also emphasises the development of key employability skills such as communication, collaboration, problem solving, and self-direction, through its studio-based learning model, hands-on practical work with the latest networking technology, and the industry based project.

How to Apply

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Government supported FEE-HELP places available

Australian students applying to study at MIT are eligible for FEE-HELP – Australian Government loan scheme designed to assist Australian students undertaking tertiary education. FEE-HELP covers full or part of the student’s tuition fees, with no upfront fees required. For further information please click here.

Course Details

Career opportunities

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Key features

The Bachelor of Networking offers the following key features:

• Core Knowledge in IT and Networking: The Bachelor of Networking incorporates the Core Knowledge in IT that is recommended by the Australian Computing Society and the ACM. The Bachelor of Networking covers most of the ACM’s Core Knowledge in Networking and System Administration
• Hands on practical work and industry-relevant material: The course includes a large amount of practical, hands-on work with networking technology. In the labs, students gain experience with Cisco networks; they also gain experience with Unix and Windows operating systems
• Studio-based learning: The BNET emphasises participative learning where students carry out case studies and projects in a collaborative learning community that simulates the working environment. This will help graduates obtain key employable skills such as communication, collaboration, and self direction
• Security: The degree features significant unit content and an elective specialisation in security. Network security is a critical area for applications in the private and public sectors
• Industry-based projects: BNET students complete a final-year capstone project that will be based on a real application in industry or in an organisation. This will allow students to bring together and strengthen the knowledge and skills they have gained during the program. It will also ensure that they have the capability to take on employment upon graduation
• Wireless and mobile technologies: The degree features significant unit content in wireless networks and a specialization in mobile technologies. These are key emerging areas of networking.

Teaching methodology and assessment

The course is delivered in a small-class environment through lectures, labs, studio-based learning, tutorials and individual consultation. Where possible, case-study analysis and problem-solving approaches are adopted to enhance student learning.

Assessment is continuous during the semester, and consists of tutorial work, individual and group assignments, class participation, presentations, tests and final examinations. In each unit, the final examination can vary depending on each unit structure.

Professional accreditation and memberships

The program is accredited at the Professional Level by the ACS – Australian Computer Society. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for ACS membership.

The program is also 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).

Scholarships

Various scholarships are available at MIT. For further information, please check Scholarship information.