Master of Networking - Major in Cyber Security
About the course
Are you excited by the opportunity to solve cyber security challenges and protect businesses from threats? Our innovative Master of Networking with a Major in Cyber Security (MNet Major in CybSec) was developed in collaboration with industry to ensure the course remains highly-relevant in a rapidly evolving industry. That’s why we now offer three areas of specialisation: network management, cloud networking and software engineering.
This program embraces the most relevant and up-to-date methods in use across the industry today.
Apply your knowledge to real-world businesses through case studies and industry projects. Gain hands-on practical experience with Cisco, Microsoft and Riverbed Networking technology. Develop the “soft skills” employers are looking for, such as communication, collaboration and project management. Whatever your goals, this course will ensure you are career-ready.
Capstone Projects and Industry Connections
As part of Master of Networking degree, you will need to undertake the final year project units:
MIT’s School of IT & Engineering have 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 a team environment through research, analysis and development. You will tackle real world complex problems with technical and creative skills.
Our past students have worked on capstone projects such as:
- Traffic Control – Development of Automatic Accident Detection System using IOT Devices
- Productivity - Development of secured web-based interactive Video Conferencing Application
- Retail – Designing of MAC address detection to prevent Petrol theft
- Online Retail Store - Secured Cloud-based multi-authentication Biometric Password framework
- Digital Library - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analytical Framework on Big Data
- Lifestyle Improvement - Design and Development of Animal Flap with Facial Recognition Techniques
- Imaging and Data processing - Comparative analysis of Locality-Sensitive Hashing (LSH) algorithm and Similarity Digest on images
As an MIT student, you will have access to the state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of online Academic publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hour digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.
Learn from experts
Our school attracts some of the best minds in the engineering and networking field, like Computer and Mathematical Scientist Professor Savitri Bevinakoppa in Melbourne and artificial intelligence expert A/Prof Tony Jan in Sydney.
| Level | Higher Degree Course (Masters) |
| Approval Status | This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
Overview
| CRICOS Course Code | 062229K (VIC) 072672G (NSW) |
| Duration | 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time (Domestic Students only) |
| Intake | March, July, November |
| Campus | Melbourne (City) Sydney (City) |
| Study mode | On Campus |
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this course will:
- Understand recent developments in the discipline
- Possess knowledge of research principles and practice
- Possess dkills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information
- Demonstrate skills to generate and evaluate complex concepts
- Evaluate key network technologies with communication skills to justify theoretical propositions and conclusions
- Be able to apply network technologies with technical skills to design, evaluate and implement
- Master theoretical knowledge and critical reflection on their practice
- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving ability with technical research skills
- Possess skills to design and implement complex networks
- Undertake professional work at a high level
- Master planning and execution of projects in the discipline
- Possess skills to adopt and adapt knowledge to new situations
Course Details
Each unit consists of 20 credit points. A full time study load is 60 credit points per trimester. MNet comprises of ten core units and two electives that may make up a specialisation such as Network Security or Systems Analysis (see below). 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 Study Plan
Year 1
Semester 1
MN501 Network Management in Organisations
MN502 Overview of Network Security
MN503 Overview of Internetworking
Semester 2
Elective
Elective
MN601 Network Project Management
Year 2
Electives
Network Management Specialisation
MN504 Networked Application Management
MN506 System Management*
MN604 IT Security Management
Software Engineering Specialisation
MN507 Overview of Software Engineering
MN611 System Architecture
MN612 Enterprise Architecture
Cloud Networks Specialisation
MN610 Virtual Private Networks
MN622 Software Defined Networking
ME605 Cloud Engineering
* MN404 and MN405 as pre‐requisites are required only for the non‐cognate stream.
Some remarks:
- The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every Trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
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.
*Additional Fee
It is mandatory for awarding of the Master of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: MN691 Research Methods and Project Design, and MN692 Capstone Project. 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.
Industry-Based Projects and Internships
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MNet - Major in Cyber Security may find employment in leadership roles in network management system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises. Typical roles (some with additional work experience) including:
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Architect
- Enterprise Cyber Security Manager
- Technical Project Manager
- Cyber Security Specialist
Professional accreditation and memberships
The Master of Networking is accredited by the Australian Computer Society in the Professional Level.
The Master of Networking is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) - www.teqsa.gov.au.
Entry Requirement
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.
International Students - English Language Requirement
| English language Proficiency tests | Results Required |
| IELTS (Academic) | Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent |
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Student Stories
Sharanjit Singh
Master of Networking
The industry-based project I’m working on as part of my degree is very exciting because it helps blind people have easy access to their music using their mobile phone or computer
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