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Domestic student | |
International Student |
AQF Level Level 7 | |
Duration 3 Years (6 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time | |
Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
VTAC Code 9470194722 (DFP) 9470194723 (IFP) | |
UAC Code 570130 | |
Intake March, July, November |
Launch your career in one of the fastest-growing professions.
With the rapid evolution of global information structures, mobile technologies, and cloud deployments, businesses face significant challenges in providing networks that are accessible yet safe. They need specialists who can design, build, maintain, support, and protect computer networks.
Bachelor of Networking provides students with specialist skills and knowledge to design, implement, and maintain computer network technologies, secure information, and communication systems. The course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of computer hardware, software, programming, information systems, network security, database technologies, software engineering, and project management. Students will also study advanced topics such as wireless network and security, advanced internetworking design, and enterprise cybersecurity. It will prepare students for Microsoft and Cisco certificates such as Microsoft Server Administration, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Security.
Students have an option to specialise in:
To graduate from the Bachelor of Networking, students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
BN301 Industry-Based Project 1*
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BN321 Advanced Network Design
Elective 2
BN304 Industry-Based Project 2*
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
Elective
Elective
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management
BN223 Cyber Security Principles
BN323 Ethical Hacking and Security Governance
BN324 Enterprise Cyber Security and Management
It is mandatory for awarding of the Bachelor of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: BN301 Industry Based Project 1 and BN304 Industry Based Project 2. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee. The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
Some remarks:
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
Graduates of this course will:
1. Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of Networking by:
2. Be able to analyse network technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation by:
3. Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis by:
4. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting by:
5. Be capable of working independently or collaborating with others with:
6. Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts by:
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
Students will consolidate their learning through a capstone project over two terms in the final year. The projects are supervised by academic staff and industry supervisors, providing a fully immersive work-integrated learning (WIL) experience for students.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
MIT’s School of IT & Engineering has designed these units to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client. They will provide you with a capstone final year project in system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the Engineering and Networking field, like Artificial Intelligence expert A/Prof Tony Jan.
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
Special Admission Criteria for Year 12 graduates from 2020 - adjusted due to impact of COVID-19
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any English in VCE or equivalent; and
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any English in HSC or equivalent; and
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Entry requirements for Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC; and
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
(including applicants with higher education study, applicants with a vocational education and training (VET) study, applicants with a Bridging and enabling course and applicants with work and life experience)
Non-year 12 Pre-requisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed at least six months of full-time equivalent study at a recognised Higher Education institution or provider.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be assessed on a case by case basis, on their previous academic history, which may include their:
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a one-year VET (Vocational Education Training) Australian Qualifications Framework accredited award at Diploma or above. Applicants must also meet any pre-requisites prescribed for the course.
1. Requirements for applicants who did not complete Year 12:
Applicants under this category will be assessed on a case by case basis on one or more of the following:
Applicants who completed their Year 12 studies more than two years ago but have not completed any VET or higher education studies are assessed according to their Year 12 results.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a Foundation Studies program offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are assessed in the same way as applicants under the above categories.
Applicants with overseas qualifications need to establish whether their qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications. VTAC will advise MIT of the level of course in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework according to NOOSR (the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition) guidelines.
The Admissions Officer at MIT will then assess whether the qualification is suitable for entry into that course according to the course entry requirements.
Applicants with overseas qualifications must satisfy English language requirements in addition to meeting the academic requirements for the course.
Applicants with the following qualifications/English Language Tests may satisfy English requirements.
First Language English
If you completed Senior Secondary or Tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language.
Independent English Language Test Score
You need to achieve the minimum scores, as shown below.
IELTS Academic | TOFEL ibt | PTE Academic | Cambridge CAE |
---|---|---|---|
Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20 | Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46) | CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162) |
MIT English Language Placement Test
You may sit for an MIT English Language Placement Test. Students who achieve an overall score of 160 in the test will satisfy English language requirements for undergraduate courses.
If you do not meet our entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry to this course by completing Foundation Studies or Diploma programs offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.
TAFE/VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma graduates may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer. You can get up to one-year credit transfer for a relevant Diploma and up to 1.5 years for a relevant Advanced Diploma.
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Before applying, ensure that you complete your application accurately, answer relevant questions and attach your academic and other supporting documents.
You must determine whether you meet prerequisites. See the relevant course information page for more information on prerequisites.
For information on key dates for applying and receiving offers for courses through VTAC, visit VTAC website
Learn more about whole of institution set here.
If you are a current year 12 student, you must apply through VTAC.
If you are a current year 12 student from NSW, you may apply directly to MIT Sydney.
If you are a non-current year 12 student, you may apply directly to MIT.
The application processing time for direct applications is five working days after receiving the application at MIT. It may take longer during peak periods.
If you applied through VTAC, offers are released at different times. For more information on VTAC offer rounds and important dates, please visit the VTAC page.
Depending on your application method, if your application is successful, you will receive:
Whether you received a direct offer or VTAC offer, you will need to attend the Offer acceptance and Enrolment on the date specified in your offer to accept your offer and enrol in units.
You can defer up to 12 months. If you wish to defer studies, you must do so before the offer acceptance and enrolment date specified in your offer letter.
Download the Deferral Form here
For more information, call (03) 8600 6700 or email enquiries@mit.edu.au
The table below indicates the likely peer cohort for new students at the Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data on students that commenced Bachelor of Networking in the academic year 2020, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across both Melbourne and Sydney Campus, and international students studying Bachelor of Networking at Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Applicant background |
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) Number of students: 160 Percentage of all students: 54.42% |
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study Number of students: L/N Percentage of all students: L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education
|
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) Number of students: L/N Percentage of all students: L/N |
International Students Number of students: 251 Percentage of all students: 85.37% |
All Students Number of students: 294 Percentage of all students: 100.00% |
Applicant background | Full year intake [2020] | |
Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
(A) Past higher education study
| 160 | 54.42% |
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education | ||
| ‐ | ‐ |
| ‐ | ‐ |
| 128 | 43.54% |
(D) Work and life experience
| L/N | L/N |
International Students | 251 | 85.37% |
All Students | 294 | 100.0% |
Notes:
For institute level student profile, click here.
Launch your career in one of the fastest-growing professions.
With the rapid evolution of global information structures, mobile technologies, and cloud deployments, businesses face significant challenges in providing networks that are accessible yet safe. They need specialists who can design, build, maintain, support, and protect computer networks.
Bachelor of Networking provides students with specialist skills and knowledge to design, implement, and maintain computer network technologies, secure information, and communication systems. The course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of computer hardware, software, programming, information systems, network security, database technologies, software engineering, and project management. Students will also study advanced topics such as wireless network and security, advanced internetworking design, and enterprise cybersecurity. It will prepare students for Microsoft and Cisco certificates such as Microsoft Server Administration, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Security.
Students have an option to specialise in:
To graduate from the Bachelor of Networking, students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
BN301 Industry-Based Project 1*
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BN321 Advanced Network Design
Elective 2
BN304 Industry-Based Project 2*
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
Elective
Elective
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management
BN223 Cyber Security Principles
BN323 Ethical Hacking and Security Governance
BN324 Enterprise Cyber Security and Management
It is mandatory for awarding of the Bachelor of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: BN301 Industry Based Project 1 and BN304 Industry Based Project 2. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee. The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
Some remarks:
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
Graduates of this course will:
1. Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of Networking by:
2. Be able to analyse network technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation by:
3. Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis by:
4. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting by:
5. Be capable of working independently or collaborating with others with:
6. Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts by:
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
Students will consolidate their learning through a capstone project over two terms in the final year. The projects are supervised by academic staff and industry supervisors, providing a fully immersive work-integrated learning (WIL) experience for students.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
MIT’s School of IT & Engineering has designed these units to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client. They will provide you with a capstone final year project in system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the Engineering and Networking field, like Artificial Intelligence expert A/Prof Tony Jan.
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
Special Admission Criteria for Year 12 graduates from 2020 - adjusted due to impact of COVID-19
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any English in VCE or equivalent; and
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any English in HSC or equivalent; and
Year 11: Satisfactory score in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Entry requirements for Year 12 graduates from 2019 and 2018
Pre-requisites for students from Victoria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.
Pre-requisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC; and
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
(including applicants with higher education study, applicants with a vocational education and training (VET) study, applicants with a Bridging and enabling course and applicants with work and life experience)
Non-year 12 Pre-requisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed at least six months of full-time equivalent study at a recognised Higher Education institution or provider.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be assessed on a case by case basis, on their previous academic history, which may include their:
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a one-year VET (Vocational Education Training) Australian Qualifications Framework accredited award at Diploma or above. Applicants must also meet any pre-requisites prescribed for the course.
1. Requirements for applicants who did not complete Year 12:
Applicants under this category will be assessed on a case by case basis on one or more of the following:
Applicants who completed their Year 12 studies more than two years ago but have not completed any VET or higher education studies are assessed according to their Year 12 results.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a Foundation Studies program offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are assessed in the same way as applicants under the above categories.
Applicants with overseas qualifications need to establish whether their qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications. VTAC will advise MIT of the level of course in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework according to NOOSR (the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition) guidelines.
The Admissions Officer at MIT will then assess whether the qualification is suitable for entry into that course according to the course entry requirements.
Applicants with overseas qualifications must satisfy English language requirements in addition to meeting the academic requirements for the course.
Applicants with the following qualifications/English Language Tests may satisfy English requirements.
First Language English
If you completed Senior Secondary or Tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language.
Independent English Language Test Score
You need to achieve the minimum scores, as shown below.
IELTS Academic | TOFEL ibt | PTE Academic | Cambridge CAE |
---|---|---|---|
Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20 | Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46) | CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162) |
MIT English Language Placement Test
You may sit for an MIT English Language Placement Test. Students who achieve an overall score of 160 in the test will satisfy English language requirements for undergraduate courses.
If you do not meet our entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry to this course by completing Foundation Studies or Diploma programs offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.
TAFE/VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma graduates may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer. You can get up to one-year credit transfer for a relevant Diploma and up to 1.5 years for a relevant Advanced Diploma.
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au
For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au
Before applying, ensure that you complete your application accurately, answer relevant questions and attach your academic and other supporting documents.
You must determine whether you meet prerequisites. See the relevant course information page for more information on prerequisites.
For information on key dates for applying and receiving offers for courses through VTAC, visit VTAC website
Learn more about whole of institution set here.
If you are a current year 12 student, you must apply through VTAC.
If you are a current year 12 student from NSW, you may apply directly to MIT Sydney.
If you are a non-current year 12 student, you may apply directly to MIT.
The application processing time for direct applications is five working days after receiving the application at MIT. It may take longer during peak periods.
If you applied through VTAC, offers are released at different times. For more information on VTAC offer rounds and important dates, please visit the VTAC page.
Depending on your application method, if your application is successful, you will receive:
Whether you received a direct offer or VTAC offer, you will need to attend the Offer acceptance and Enrolment on the date specified in your offer to accept your offer and enrol in units.
You can defer up to 12 months. If you wish to defer studies, you must do so before the offer acceptance and enrolment date specified in your offer letter.
Download the Deferral Form here
For more information, call (03) 8600 6700 or email enquiries@mit.edu.au
The table below indicates the likely peer cohort for new students at the Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data on students that commenced Bachelor of Networking in the academic year 2020, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across both Melbourne and Sydney Campus, and international students studying Bachelor of Networking at Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Applicant background |
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) Number of students: 160 Percentage of all students: 54.42% |
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study Number of students: L/N Percentage of all students: L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education
|
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) Number of students: L/N Percentage of all students: L/N |
International Students Number of students: 251 Percentage of all students: 85.37% |
All Students Number of students: 294 Percentage of all students: 100.00% |
Applicant background | Full year intake [2020] | |
Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
(A) Past higher education study
| 160 | 54.42% |
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | L/N | L/N |
(C) Recent secondary education | ||
| ‐ | ‐ |
| ‐ | ‐ |
| 128 | 43.54% |
(D) Work and life experience
| L/N | L/N |
International Students | 251 | 85.37% |
All Students | 294 | 100.0% |
Notes:
For institute level student profile, click here.
AQF Level Level 7 | |
Duration 3 Years (6 Trimesters) Full-Time | |
Location Melbourne & Sydney Campus | |
CRICOS Code 062228M (VIC) 072669C (NSW) | |
Intake March, July, November |
Launch your career in one of the fastest-growing professions.
With the rapid evolution of global information structures, mobile technologies, and cloud deployments, businesses face significant challenges in providing networks that are accessible yet safe. They need specialists who can design, build, maintain, support, and protect computer networks.
Bachelor of Networking provides students with specialist skills and knowledge to design, implement, and maintain computer network technologies, secure information, and communication systems. The course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of computer hardware, software, programming, information systems, network security, database technologies, software engineering, and project management. Students will also study advanced topics such as wireless network and security, advanced internetworking design, and enterprise cybersecurity. It will prepare students for Microsoft and Cisco certificates such as Microsoft Server Administration, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Security.
Students have an option to specialise in:
To graduate from the Bachelor of Networking, students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
BN301 Industry-Based Project 1*
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BN321 Advanced Network Design
Elective 2
BN304 Industry-Based Project 2*
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
Elective
Elective
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management
BN223 Cyber Security Principles
BN323 Ethical Hacking and Security Governance
BN324 Enterprise Cyber Security and Management
It is mandatory for awarding of the Bachelor of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: BN301 Industry Based Project 1 and BN304 Industry Based Project 2. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee. The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
Some remarks:
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
Graduates of this course will:
1. Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of Networking by:
2. Be able to analyse network technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation by:
3. Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis by:
4. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting by:
5. Be capable of working independently or collaborating with others with:
6. Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts by:
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
Students will consolidate their learning through a capstone project over two terms in the final year. The projects are supervised by academic staff and industry supervisors, providing a fully immersive work-integrated learning (WIL) experience for students.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
MIT’s School of IT & Engineering has designed these units to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client. They will provide you with a capstone final year project in system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the Engineering and Networking field, like Artificial Intelligence expert A/Prof Tony Jan.
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course may find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Typical roles include Network Manager, System Administrator, Sales Engineer, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Support Manager, Internet/Intranet Network Manager, Network Analyst, Network Design Engineer, Network Capacity Planner, Network Solutions Architect, Network Security Specialist, Mobile Applications Developer, and Help Desk Manager.
Minimum requirements: | Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent |
Pre-requisite: | None |
English language Proficiency tests | Results Required |
IELTS (Academic) | Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent |
For further information, see the links below:
All International students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
Find a Registered AgentAll International students who are currently in Australia may apply directly to MIT.
Apply Direct Now
Launch your career in one of the fastest-growing professions.
With the rapid evolution of global information structures, mobile technologies, and cloud deployments, businesses face significant challenges in providing networks that are accessible yet safe. They need specialists who can design, build, maintain, support, and protect computer networks.
Bachelor of Networking provides students with specialist skills and knowledge to design, implement, and maintain computer network technologies, secure information, and communication systems. The course focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of computer hardware, software, programming, information systems, network security, database technologies, software engineering, and project management. Students will also study advanced topics such as wireless network and security, advanced internetworking design, and enterprise cybersecurity. It will prepare students for Microsoft and Cisco certificates such as Microsoft Server Administration, CCNA, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Security.
Students have an option to specialise in:
To graduate from the Bachelor of Networking, students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points, and full-time students undertake four units per trimester.
BN301 Industry-Based Project 1*
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BN321 Advanced Network Design
Elective 2
BN304 Industry-Based Project 2*
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
Elective
Elective
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management
BN223 Cyber Security Principles
BN323 Ethical Hacking and Security Governance
BN324 Enterprise Cyber Security and Management
It is mandatory for awarding of the Bachelor of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: BN301 Industry Based Project 1 and BN304 Industry Based Project 2. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee. The industry-based project is designed to provide students with real-world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.
Some remarks:
Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.
Graduates of this course will:
1. Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of Networking by:
2. Be able to analyse network technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation by:
3. Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis by:
4. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others in a professional setting by:
5. Be capable of working independently or collaborating with others with:
6. Demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts by:
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
Students will consolidate their learning through a capstone project over two terms in the final year. The projects are supervised by academic staff and industry supervisors, providing a fully immersive work-integrated learning (WIL) experience for students.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
MIT’s School of IT & Engineering has designed these units to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client. They will provide you with a capstone final year project in system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the Engineering and Networking field, like Artificial Intelligence expert A/Prof Tony Jan.
We’re open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, excluding Australian Holidays or you can email us anytime.
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cybersecurity) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course may find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Typical roles include Network Manager, System Administrator, Sales Engineer, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Support Manager, Internet/Intranet Network Manager, Network Analyst, Network Design Engineer, Network Capacity Planner, Network Solutions Architect, Network Security Specialist, Mobile Applications Developer, and Help Desk Manager.
Minimum requirements: | Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent |
Pre-requisite: | None |
English language Proficiency tests | Results Required |
IELTS (Academic) | Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent |
For further information, see the links below:
All International students who are not in Australia must apply through our registered agents.
Find a Registered AgentAll International students who are currently in Australia may apply directly to MIT.
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