Graduate Diploma of Networking

Get ahead of the pack in a groundbreaking industry.

Organisations are under pressure to adapt digitally and networking professionals are in higher demand than ever.

Our Graduate Diploma of Networking (GDNet) was developed in collaboration with industry. We make sure our course content remains highly relevant to a rapidly evolving industry. So, you can be sure to graduate with the latest knowledge and skills at your fingertips.


 

DURATION

2 Trimesters Full-Time or
Equivalent Part-Time

INTAKES

March,
July,
November

LOCATION

Online Sydney, Melbourne

AQF LEVEL

Level 8

 
DURATION 2 Trimesters Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time
INTAKES March, July, November
LOCATION Online Sydney, Melbourne
AQF LEVEL Level 8

WHAT SKILLS WILL I GAIN?

When you study Graduate Diploma of Networking you will;

  • Gain qualifications that set you up for a rewarding career in IT and Computer Networking
  • Get real-world experience working on commercial projects
  • Learn from industry experts who share their practical experience and learn how to apply your learning
  • Work to creatively solve problems faced by businesses and governments

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

  • SMALLER CLASS SIZES

    Our smaller class sizes mean you get the support you need and classes are more engaging.

  • FLIPPED CLASSROOM

    Get in the driver's seat and take control of your learning - with flipped classrooms, you’ll arrive in class prepared and ready to build on your learning.

  • SUPPORTIVE TEACHING

    We use an academic support program called InSPIRE to tailor our learning to each student.

  • HANDS-ON-EXPERIENCE

    Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.

  • WORK READY SKILLS

    Graduate with the strategic knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.

  • HACKATHON

    Take part in engaging teaching events like the Hackathon, where you test your skills on real systems.

SMALLER CLASS SIZES

Our smaller class sizes mean you get the support you need and classes are more engaging.

FLIPPED CLASSROOM

Get in the driver's seat and take control of your learning - with flipped classrooms, you’ll arrive in class prepared and ready to build on your learning.

SUPPORTIVE TEACHING

We use an academic support program called InSPIRE to tailor our learning to each student.

HANDS-ON-EXPERIENCE

Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.

WORK READY SKILLS

Graduate with the strategic knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.

HACKATHON

Take part in engaging teaching events like the Hackathon, where you test your skills on real systems.

CAREER PATHS

A career in networking could see you working in the following roles

  • Network Manager
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Design Engineer
  • Mobile Applications Developer 
  • Help Desk Manager
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Analyst
  • Forensic Computer Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Architect
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • IT Security Consultant
 

You could find work at major organisations like Australian Defence Forces, IBM, CISCO or within smaller businesses or startups. Earning can be more than $100k per annum.

LEARN IN-DEMAND NETWORKING AND SECURITY SKILLS

Our Graduate Diploma of Networking will provide you with knowledge and skills on a range of networking and security topics ranging from the Internet of Things(IoT) platforms, sensor networks, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Virtual Private Network (VPN), and Cisco Networking.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION

The Master of Networking is accredited by:

  • TEQSA
    Higher Education Standards Framework
  • Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Level 8

OUR APPROACH GIVES YOU THE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR IT CAREER.

The Graduate Diploma of Networking course structure was created to ensure students build up their knowledge in a logical order so they can progress quickly. The course is open to both IT and non-IT applicants.

Each unit consists of 20 credit points. A full-time study load is 60 credit points per trimester. GDNet comprises of four core units and two electives.

Trimester 1
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 2
Core
Elective 1
Elective 2

Trimester 1
Core
Core
Core
Trimester 2
Core
Core
Core

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of Graduate Diploma of Networking have these learning outcomes:
  • Gain a body of knowledge about the field of Networking
  • Understand recent developments in the field
  • Have knowledge of research principles and methods
Be able to investigate key network technologies with;
  • Skills to research and analyse complex information
  • The ability to test complex ideas and concepts
  • Communication skills to justify approaches and conclusions
  • Technical skills to design, implement, test and analyse developments
Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving to tackle complex new problems with;
  • Critical thinking
  • Understanding of theory
Be capable of independent professional work with;
  • Technical research skills to interpret theories, methodologies and conclusions
  • Research skills for planning and executing a large research-based project
  • An ability to exercise autonomy
  • The ability to collaborate with other in a professional setting
  • Bringing creativity to new situations

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To quality for entry you need to have

  • Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
    • For the cognate stream: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Technology or a related discipline such as computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or networking.
    • For the non-cognate stream: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any other discipline.
  • Institute Entry Requirement
  • MIT's Admissions Transparency
  • MIT Admissions Policy and Procedures

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To quality for entry you need to have

  • Successful completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.
    • For the cognate stream: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Technology or a related discipline such as computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or networking.
    • For the non-cognate stream: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any other discipline.
  • Institute Entry Requirement
  • MIT's Admissions Transparency
  • MIT Admissions Policy and Procedures

Credit Transfer

Students can gain credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer. Read more about the process.

Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrollment week.

WE USE THE SAME TOOLS AS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Kali Linux
Virtual Box
Servers for security testing
Weka Tool: A collection of machine learning algorithms for solving real-world data mining problems.
QuickHash GUI is an open-source data hashing tool with a graphical user interface.
SSL Server
Cryptography
Keylogger from Spyrix
Use industry standard ICT tools, including
Cisco Packet Tracer
Spyder Anaconda 3 Python programming language
MS access and SQLite
Microsoft Project Management software
Industry Standard Network Simulation Tool
Ubuntu program for software defined networking applications
Our state-of-the-art labs allow you to learn new disciplines
Learn how to perform security testing on a business client network and advise them of the protective solution options.
Discover how to secure both Windows and Linux servers to protect large-scale businesses.
Find out how to secure a client computer network from intrusion.
Learn to design a simple secure network using software defined networking.
Access the latest books/ ebook and hundreds of academic publications online, so you can stay up to speed with the developments in the field. Our library is available 24/7.

FEE INFORMATION

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 2023 fee information visit the tuition fee page.

Financial Assistance

Youth and student allowances

For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit Human Services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is networking?

Networking is a term used to describe a computer network. This is a group of computers that use common communication rules over digital connections to share resources and to protect them from the outside world.

What can I do with a Graduate Diploma in Networking?

A Graduate Diploma of networking can lead to employment at a more senior level working alongside systems architects as a structural, cloud or networking engineer.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

Before applying, make sure you:

  • Meet the course entry requirements for the course you want to apply for.
  • Have all your details ready—for example, your educational history, personal details, academic transcripts and award certificates.

What to include with your application?

  • Evidence of completion of your previous studies that is award certificates or transcript with completion confirmed.
  • Proof of identity, for example, your passport or birth certificate or citizenship.
  • Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country).
  • Proof of your permanent residency or citizenship if you were born overseas.

Certifying your academic documents

You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.

Uploading your documents

You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.

Learn more about the whole of the institution set here.

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Contact us

Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au

OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Our school attracts some of the best minds in the fields of Engineering and Networking. Our staff are industry experts. They drive research in the field and they bring energy to the classroom.

Savitri Bevinakoppa

Deputy Head of School and Course Coordinator – Master of Networking

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 the 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.

OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Meet Professor
Savitri Bevinakoppa
Computer and Mathematical Scientist Melbourne

Savitri Bevinakoppa

Deputy Head of School and Course Coordinator – Master of Networking

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 the 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.

HEAR FROM THOSE WHO GRADUATED

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We take part in groundbreaking research”

Faisal Sherif

Master of Networking

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We take part in groundbreaking research”

Faisal Sherif

Master of Networking

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"I found fulfilling work with Telstra"”

Alfredo Jr. Gopez

Master of Networking

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"I found fulfilling work with Telstra"”

Alfredo Jr. Gopez

Master of Networking

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Fewer students makes learning more interactive.”

Sri Devi Pravallika Pusarla

Master of Networking

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Fewer students makes learning more interactive.”

Sri Devi Pravallika Pusarla

Master of Networking

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The degree improved my confidence and knowledge at work.”

Jennifer Nathania

Master of Networking

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The degree improved my confidence and knowledge at work.”

Jennifer Nathania

Master of Networking

JOIN A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK

When you study a Graduate Diploma 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.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE

At MIT you’re more than a number. Our teachers know students by name. And our teaching methods support and challenge you to reach your potential.

Our care goes beyond the classroom. We ensure students have the support and skills they need to succeed in life and study.

We understand that choosing a course can be daunting at times. Our friendly student support service is there to answer your questions.

LET’S GET STARTED. CALL US TODAY.

At MIT you’ll experience great teaching in a supportive environment. And you’ll graduate with the skills you need to succeed.

Call our friendly student services team today to discuss your learning journey on +61 3 8600 6700.