Picture yourself as a security engineer, protecting companies from cyberattacks
Learn to think in new ways. Stretch your mind and gain new skills. A Bachelor of Networking - Cyber Security is more than an IT degree. It’s a hands-on course, designed with industry, to give you the skills to succeed in Cyber Security. Join this exciting and fast-growing field. Start at our Sydney or Melbourne Campuses next semester.
3 years (6 trimesters) full-time or equivalent part-time
March, July, November
9470194722 (DFP), 9470194723 (IFP)
570130
Melbourne, Sydney
Level 7
DURATION 3 years (6 trimesters) full-time or equivalent part-time | |
INTAKES March, July, November | |
VTAC CODE 9470194722 (DFP) 9470194723 (IFP) | |
UAC CODE 570130 | |
LOCATION Melbourne, Sydney | |
AQF LEVEL Level 7 |
3 years (6 trimesters) Full-Time
March, July, November
062228M, 072669C (NSW)
Melbourne, Sydney
Level 7
DURATION 3 years (6 trimesters) Full-Time | |
INTAKES March, July, November | |
CRICOS CODE 062228M, 072669C (NSW) | |
LOCATION Melbourne, Sydney | |
AQF LEVEL Level 7 |
Businesses today face challenges due to the rapid speed of growth of global information technologies. How can they store, manage and transfer vast amounts of data securely? How can they build networks that are accessible yet safe?
They need specialists to design, build, maintain, support and protect computer networks.
There’s a huge demand for cyber security professionals who know what action to take when things go wrong.
The Bachelor of Networking will give you these skills. You’ll learn how to build and maintain secure information and communication systems. So you can create systems fit for today and the future.
Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.
Our curriculum is based on solving real world problems. MIT has a strong reputation for Work-Integrated Learning.
Use Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to combat cybercrime.
Graduate with the knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.
Hone your skills in digital forensics to solve cyber crime.
Develop software and networks to manage sensitive data and protect organisations.
Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.
Our curriculum is based on solving real world problems. MIT has a strong reputation for Work-Integrated Learning.
Use Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to combat cybercrime.
Graduate with the knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.
Hone your skills in digital forensics to solve cyber crime.
Develop software and networks to manage sensitive data and protect organisations.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course can find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Salaries are typically over $100k.
Roles include:
The world of hacking has changed. Hackers aren’t disgruntled teenagers in their bedrooms. Instead, they’re international organised crime networks, sometimes sponsored by foreign governments. Cybercrime is getting more sophisticated and it's a serious risk to Australian businesses. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever.
We’re training the next generation of network experts to respond to this new threat. Do you want to be an ethical hacker? Do you have what it takes?
When you study a Bachelor of Networking - Cyber Security you’ll learn the key skills and the ethics behind them.
When you study a Bachelor of Networking - Cyber Security at MIT, it’s more than a qualification. You’re starting a new career path.
Enjoyable learning
Our teachers think outside the box. We use innovative methods like the flipped classroom that keep you active and engaged. On the BNet-Cyber we take gamification to the next level. You’ll be challenged to hack into your tutor’s computer.
Industry links
The course has been developed with input from the Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Forces. Our graduates are ready to qualify for industry certificates by Microsoft and Cisco.
Innovative thinking
Completed over three years, or two if you choose to fast track your studies. You’ll be encouraged to find innovative and creative solutions to emerging networking and cyber security issues.
Students can select a major in
Or, specialise in:
A respected reputation
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cyber Security) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
MIT’s courses are accredited by TEQSA Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. TEQSA is Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education in Australia, see https://www.teqsa.gov.au/
The Bachelor of Networking major in Cyber Security course is made up of common core units, a major stream of Cyber Security and elective units. To graduate from the degree students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points.
This includes 18 core units + 4 major units (BN223, BN309, BN323, and BN324) + 2 elective units.
All Bachelor of Networking degrees at MIT have the same core units. We build the solid foundations students need to design, implement, secure and maintain computer network technologies 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 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.
Majors offered:
Specialism in
As you progress through your course, you’ll get more specialised knowledge, which will be demonstrated in your final year Industry based projects.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
BN301 - Industry Based Project 1; and
BN304 - Industry Based Project 2.
Common Core Units
Major Stream - Cyber Security
Electives - Business
*Additional Fee
To receive the Bachelor of Networking degree students must 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.
Four units per trimester is a full time load. All units are the same weight.
The table below indicates the likely peer cohort for new students at the Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data from students who commenced Bachelor of Networking in the academic year 2020. This includes 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 | Full year intake [2020] | |
Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 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 (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | L/N | L/N |
International Students | 251 | 85.37% |
All Students | 294 | 100.0% |
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
160
54.42%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
128
43.54%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
251
85.37%
All Students
294
100.0%
Notes:
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Data not published for this item.
Read our institute-wide student profile
Graduates of this course will:
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including prerequisites for their chosen course, and;
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and;
Domestic Applicants must be 17 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.
Applicants with recent secondary education are those who completed Year 12 within the last two years. You’ll need to satisfy the following requirements:
Prerequisites 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.
Prerequisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC;
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Admission Criteria for Non-year 12 Applicants
Non-year 12 Prerequisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they’ve completed full-time equivalent higher education study (the number of units or courses will vary depending on your previous institution; however, this is equivalent to 4 units at MIT).
If you don't meet this requirement, we'll assess your admission on the basis of your previous academic history, which may include your higher education study results, Year 12 or equivalent study scores, and your personal statement.
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You 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
2. Requirements for applicants who completed Year 12 more than two years ago:
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.
You're eligible to apply if you've completed a Foundation Studies or Tertiary Preparatory program at a university, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
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
Overall score 6.0
(no band less than 5.5)
TOFEL ibt
Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20
PTE Academic
Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46)
Cambridge CAE
CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162)
Pathways
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
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.
For further information, see the links below:
For detailed information on academic requirements, visit the entry requirements page.
For detailed information on English requirements, click here.
For further information, see the links below:
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
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.
Study now and pay later with FEE-HELP.
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.
Read more about FEE-HELP or visit Study Assist.
Tuition Fees
For 2021-22 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit Human Services.
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
For further information please visit
Cyber Security is the process of protecting digital products, data, systems and networks from digital attacks. This process involves setting up secure systems and networks, monitoring, recovery from attacks and risk management to prevent attacks.
Cyber Security is a rapidly growing field as technology changes almost daily. Cyber Security experts work mainly in government and business roles across all industries. Job titles for Cyber Security experts include Information Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Information Security Architect, Cyber Analyst and Security Engineer.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Apply direct to MIT using our direct Application Portal. The following applicants should apply directly:
Current Year 12 students (VIC)
If you are a Year 12 student from VIC, you should apply through VTAC. VTAC applications are made online through the VTAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit VTAC.
Current Year 12 students (NSW)
If you are a Year 12 student from NSW, you should apply through UAC. UAC applications are made online through the UAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit the UAC website
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:
Before applying, make sure you:
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
If you are looking to apply for a credit transfer, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Offshore international students must apply through an MIT authorised agent in their home country.
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
The world of hacking has changed. Hackers aren’t disgruntled teenagers in their bedrooms. Instead, they’re international organised crime networks, sometimes sponsored by foreign governments. Cybercrime is getting more sophisticated and it's a serious risk to Australian businesses. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is higher than ever.
We’re training the next generation of network experts to respond to this new threat. Do you want to be an ethical hacker? Do you have what it takes?
When you study a Bachelor of Networking - Cyber Security you’ll learn the key skills and the ethics behind them.
When you study a Bachelor of Networking - Cyber Security at MIT, it’s more than a qualification. You’re starting a new career path.
Enjoyable learning
Our teachers think outside the box. We use innovative methods like the flipped classroom that keep you active and engaged. On the BNet-Cyber we take gamification to the next level. You’ll be challenged to hack into your tutor’s computer.
Industry links
The course has been developed with input from the Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Forces. Our graduates are ready to qualify for industry certificates by Microsoft and Cisco.
Innovative thinking
Completed over three years, or two if you choose to fast track your studies. You’ll be encouraged to find innovative and creative solutions to emerging networking and cyber security issues.
Students can select a major in
Or, specialise in:
A respected reputation
The Bachelor of Networking and the Bachelor of Networking (Major in Cyber Security) are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional Level.
MIT’s courses are accredited by TEQSA Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. TEQSA is Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education in Australia, see https://www.teqsa.gov.au/
The Bachelor of Networking major in Cyber Security course is made up of common core units, a major stream of Cyber Security and elective units. To graduate from the degree students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit is worth 15 credit points.
This includes 18 core units + 4 major units (BN223, BN309, BN323, and BN324) + 2 elective units.
All Bachelor of Networking degrees at MIT have the same core units. We build the solid foundations students need to design, implement, secure and maintain computer network technologies 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 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.
Majors offered:
Specialism in
As you progress through your course, you’ll get more specialised knowledge, which will be demonstrated in your final year Industry based projects.
As part of your Bachelor of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
BN301 - Industry Based Project 1; and
BN304 - Industry Based Project 2.
Common Core Units
Major Stream - Cyber Security
Electives - Business
*Additional Fee
To receive the Bachelor of Networking degree students must 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.
Four units per trimester is a full time load. All units are the same weight.
The table below indicates the likely peer cohort for new students at the Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data from students who commenced Bachelor of Networking in the academic year 2020. This includes 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 | Full year intake [2020] | |
Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 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 (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | L/N | L/N |
International Students | 251 | 85.37% |
All Students | 294 | 100.0% |
Applicant background - Full year intake [2020]
[Number of students | Percentage of all students]
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)
160
54.42%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study
L/N
L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
-
-
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
-
-
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
128
43.54%
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)
L/N
L/N
International
Students
251
85.37%
All Students
294
100.0%
Notes:
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Data not published for this item.
Read our institute-wide student profile
Graduates of this course will:
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including prerequisites for their chosen course, and;
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and;
Domestic Applicants must be 17 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.
Applicants with recent secondary education are those who completed Year 12 within the last two years. You’ll need to satisfy the following requirements:
Prerequisites 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.
Prerequisites for students from New South Wales:
Band 2 or higher in any English in HSC;
Band 2 or higher in any Mathematics in HSC or equivalent.
Admission Criteria for Non-year 12 Applicants
Non-year 12 Prerequisite
Compulsory: As for Year 12 or equivalent.
Applicants are eligible for admission if they’ve completed full-time equivalent higher education study (the number of units or courses will vary depending on your previous institution; however, this is equivalent to 4 units at MIT).
If you don't meet this requirement, we'll assess your admission on the basis of your previous academic history, which may include your higher education study results, Year 12 or equivalent study scores, and your personal statement.
You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You 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
2. Requirements for applicants who completed Year 12 more than two years ago:
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.
You're eligible to apply if you've completed a Foundation Studies or Tertiary Preparatory program at a university, TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
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
Overall score 6.0
(no band less than 5.5)
TOFEL ibt
Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20
PTE Academic
Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46)
Cambridge CAE
CAE score of 169 ( no band less than 162)
Pathways
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
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.
For further information, see the links below:
For detailed information on academic requirements, visit the entry requirements page.
For detailed information on English requirements, click here.
For further information, see the links below:
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
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.
Study now and pay later with FEE-HELP.
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.
Read more about FEE-HELP or visit Study Assist.
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit Human Services.
Tuition Fees
For 2020-21 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
For further information please visit
Cyber Security is the process of protecting digital products, data, systems and networks from digital attacks. This process involves setting up secure systems and networks, monitoring, recovery from attacks and risk management to prevent attacks.
Cyber Security is a rapidly growing field as technology changes almost daily. Cyber Security experts work mainly in government and business roles across all industries. Job titles for Cyber Security experts include Information Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Information Security Architect, Cyber Analyst and Security Engineer.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Apply direct to MIT using our direct Application Portal. The following applicants should apply directly:
Current Year 12 students (VIC)
If you are a Year 12 student from VIC, you should apply through VTAC. VTAC applications are made online through the VTAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit VTAC.
Current Year 12 students (NSW)
If you are a Year 12 student from NSW, you should apply through UAC. UAC applications are made online through the UAC website. To learn more about the application process, visit the UAC website
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:
Before applying, make sure you:
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
If you are looking to apply for a credit transfer, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Offshore international students must apply through an MIT authorised agent in their home country.
Contact us
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
In the final year, students consolidate their learning through a capstone project. MIT’s School of IT & Engineering has designed these units to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client.
The projects are supervised by academic staff and industry supervisors, providing a fully immersive work-integrated learning (WIL) experience for students.
Each project works through system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and troubleshooting.
Previous industry projects included in a Bachelor of Networking, Cyber Security Major:
An expert in computing and mathematics, she has worked in computer science since 1989 watching the field as it evolves. From the early days of parallel computing to the complex networks we use today, Savitri has been at the forefront of it all. She has been embedded in our IT department developing and running our courses for more than a decade.
She has completed her Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication) in 1989 and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Victoria University, Melbourne in 1996, writing her thesis on “Still Image Compression on Parallel Computer Architectures”. Savitri has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Engineering and Information Technology (IT) disciplines, and has also worked in industry as a manager for more than 10 years. She has demonstrated continuing scholarly and professional involvement in both learning & teaching and research, publishing a number of books and research papers nationally and internationally. She has obtained several industry grants and supervised many research students and research associates. She has chaired a number of conferences in multi-disciplinary areas and edited their proceedings.
Savitri has been involved in MIT Teaching and Learning committee as a member and designed and developed courses in Engineering, Networking and Data Analytics. Previously, she was on the academic board for more than 6 years and worked as an acting head, School of IT and Engineering.
Imran has 17 years’ experience in industry and higher education in the Information Technology field. He has worked and coordinated on a number industrial project related to Networks and Security, Enterprise Resource Planning software systems, and collaborated on cutting edge research on security, privacy of IoT and wireless sensor networks. In his academic career he has work at positions such as senior lecturer, associate professor, and associate dean at various Australian higher education institutes.
His research interests include light weighted secure systems, cyber security, software engineering, software defined networks, virtualization/cloud computing, higher education teaching and learning scholarship.
Imran enjoys teaching at MIT because the courses are very much aligned with his vast industry and academic experience and a rich multicultural mix of students and staff. As part of his role, Imran has coordinated Bachelor of Networking, Bachelor of Network (Cyber Security) and Undergraduate Certificate Courses in Information Technology and Cyber Security. He has been teaching various units at MIT related to Networking, programming, IT, Cyber Security where he applied both the tradition teaching and learning pedagogies and flipped class learning approach. Imran continuously use various pedagogies to improve and enhance student’s learning experience and engagement.
Imran completed degrees in Computer Systems Engineering and Master of Communication Systems and Networks in Pakistan before receiving Doctoral degree from University of Leeds UK in 2010. After 08 years teaching, research and academic management at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, he began teaching, coordinating, and leading courses at various Australian Institutes from 2016.
Imran has 17 years’ experience in industry and higher education in the Information Technology field. He has worked and coordinated on a number industrial project related to Networks and Security, Enterprise Resource Planning software systems, and collaborated on cutting edge research on security, privacy of IoT and wireless sensor networks. He continuously uses various pedagogies to improve and enhance student’s learning experience and engagement.
An expert in computing and mathematics, she has worked in computer science since 1991 watching the field as it evolves. From the early days of parallel computing to the complex networks we use today, Savitri has been at the forefront of it all. She has been embedded in our IT department developing and running our courses for more than a decade.
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When you study a Bachelor of Networking, you’ll make friends and industry connections that last a lifetime. Our welcoming student support team will help you start your career on the right foot and stay in touch as your career progresses. Our alumni network is active and encouraging.
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