Course Structure

Graduates are required to complete 120 credit points. Each unit consists of 20 credit points. A full-time study load is 60 credit points per trimester. It comprises four core units and two electives. Electives MN404 and MN405 are available for students who need to supplement their undergraduate degree program. Students who have gaps in their undergraduate program will need to undertake these units to ensure they meet prerequisite requirements for core units.

Cognate

Year 1

Electives

Any level 8 and 9 Networking units satisfying their pre-requisite(s).

Non-Cognate

Year 1

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.

Professional accreditation and memberships

The Graduate Diploma of Networking is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.

Upon successful completion of the GDNet you will be eligible to transfer into the second year of the Master of Networking at MIT. The MIT Master of Networking is accredited at the Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Upon successful completion of the Master of Networking, you will be eligible for ACS membership.

Aim and Objectives

Graduates of this course will:

• Possess a body of knowledge that demonstrates an understanding of state-of-the-art developments in the area of Networking
• Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving ability to tackle complex new problems
• Show initiative, critical thinking, the responsibility to themselves and others, and adaptability
• Be able to adapt their knowledge and collaborate and communicate effectively with others in a professional setting

Credit Transfer

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 Recognition of Prior Learning.

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.

Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL

If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:

• Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
• Unit outlines
• Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here

For further information about credit transfer, click here

Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application

Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GDNet 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 Security Tester, Network Support, Systems Administrator, Internet/Intranet Network Manager, Sales Engineer, and Help Desk Manager.

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For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au

Tuition Fees

For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.

Financial Assistance

Youth and student allowances

For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au

• Admissions Policy and Procedure
• Appeals and grievances procedures

Where to get further information

• Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
• Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
• Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)

Course Structure

Graduates are required to complete 120 credit points. Each unit consists of 20 credit points. A full-time study load is 60 credit points per trimester. It comprises four core units and two electives. Electives MN404 and MN405 are available for students who need to supplement their undergraduate degree program. Students who have gaps in their undergraduate program will need to undertake these units to ensure they meet prerequisite requirements for core units.

Cognate

Year 1

Electives

Any level 8 and 9 Networking units satisfying their pre-requisite(s).

Non-Cognate

Year 1

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.

Professional accreditation and memberships

The Graduate Diploma of Networking is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.

Upon successful completion of the GDNet you will be eligible to transfer into the second year of the Master of Networking at MIT. The MIT Master of Networking is accredited at the Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Upon successful completion of the Master of Networking, you will be eligible for ACS membership.

Aim and Objectives

Graduates of this course will:

• Possess a body of knowledge that demonstrates an understanding of state-of-the-art developments in the area of Networking
• Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving ability to tackle complex new problems
• Show initiative, critical thinking, the responsibility to themselves and others, and adaptability
• Be able to adapt their knowledge and collaborate and communicate effectively with others in a professional setting

Credit Transfer

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 Recognition of Prior Learning.

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.

Applying for Credit Transfer/RPL

If you are seeking credit transfer for the same or similar unit/s previously completed at a different institute, you must submit the following supporting documents with your credit application:

• Certified copy of relevant certificates and results for any studies that you have completed
• Unit outlines
• Credit Transfer Application Form – download the form here

For further information about credit transfer, click here

Submitting the Credit Transfer/ RPL Application

Once complete, scan and email your application via email to enquiries@mit.edu.au

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GDNet 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 Security Tester, Network Support, Systems Administrator, Internet/Intranet Network Manager, Sales Engineer, and Help Desk Manager.

Entry Requirement

Academic Entry Requirements

• 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.
• Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academics) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.

Detail information on English language requirements, see https://www.mit.edu.au/study-with-us/institute-entry-requirement/english-language-requirements.

For further information, see the links below:

• Institute Entry Requirement
• MIT's Admissions Transparency
• MIT Admissions Policy and Procedure

Tuition Fees

For 2020-21 fee information visit Tuition Fee page.

Where to get further information

• Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
• Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
• Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)