Secure your place in a fast-growing industry
Organisations are under pressure to adapt digitally, and cybersecurity professionals are in higher demand than ever.
The Master of Networking -Cyber Security major was developed in collaboration with the industry. It’s a hands-on course designed with industry to give you the skills to succeed in Cyber Security. We make sure our course content remains highly relevant to a rapidly evolving industry. Join this exciting and fast-growing field.
2 Years (4 Trimesters)
Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time
March,
July,
November
Sydney, Melbourne
Level 9
DURATION 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time | |
INTAKES March, July, November | |
LOCATION Sydney, Melbourne | |
AQF LEVEL Level 9 |
2 Years (4 Trimesters)
Full-Time
March,
July,
November
062229K,
072672G (NSW)
Sydney, Melbourne
Level 9
DURATION 2 Years (4 Trimesters) Full-Time | |
INTAKES March, July, November | |
CRICOS CODE 062229K, 072672G (NSW) | |
LOCATION Sydney, Melbourne | |
AQF LEVEL Level 9 |
Governments and 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?
There's a huge demand for cyber security professionals who can critically analyse and evaluate relevant data and technology.
You will develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse, and respond to cyberattacks and threats. You will learn about cybersecurity, penetration testing, security management, and ethical hacking. And you'll apply and expand your learning through industry -related capstone project. So you can create systems fit for today and the future.
Graduate with the strategic knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.
Our smaller class sizes mean you get the support you need and classes are more engaging.
Advance your understanding of AI and machine learning.
We use an academic support program called InSPIRE to tailor our learning to each student.
Our curriculum is based on solving real world problems. MIT has a strong reputation for Work-Integrated Learning.
Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.
Graduate with the strategic knowledge and technical skills to find a rewarding job in this growing field.
Our smaller class sizes mean you get the support you need and classes are more engaging.
Advance your understanding of AI and machine learning.
We use an academic support program called InSPIRE to tailor our learning to each student.
Our curriculum is based on solving real world problems. MIT has a strong reputation for Work-Integrated Learning.
Use the latest tools to learn how to test and strengthen online networks.
A career in Cyber Security major could see you working in the following roles:
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.
When you study with us, you’ll gain hands-on practical work with Cisco, Microsoft and Riverbed Networking technology. You’ll then apply your knowledge to real-world businesses through case studies and industry projects.
This course will see you develop the soft skills employers are looking for; communication, collaboration and project management. Whatever your goals, you’ll graduate ready to take an active role in the fast-moving technology industries.
The Master of Networking is accredited by the Australian Computer Society in the Professional Level, as well as
The Master of Networking- Cyber Security major course structure was created to ensure students build up their knowledge in a logical order so they can progress quickly. Our approach allows students to tackle innovative projects and gain valuable industry experience.
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.
Final year students complete:
MN691 - Research Methods and Project Design; and
MN692 - Capstone Project
Read more about our Industry-Based Projects and Internships
Master of Networking - Course Units
Common Core Units
Graduates of Master of Networking have these learning outcomes:
Possess a body of knowledge that demonstrates an understanding of state-of-the-art developments in the area of Networking:
Demonstrate significant research, analysis and evaluation skills in the networking discipline by:
To quality for entry you need to have
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academics) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
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.
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.
Before applying, make sure you:
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Learn more about the whole of the institution set here.
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
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
When you study with us, you’ll gain hands-on practical work with Cisco, Microsoft and Riverbed Networking technology. You’ll then apply your knowledge to real-world businesses through case studies and industry projects.
This course will see you develop the soft skills employers are looking for; communication, collaboration and project management. Whatever your goals, you’ll graduate ready to take an active role in the fast-moving technology industries.
The Master of Networking is accredited by the Australian Computer Society in the Professional Level, as well as
The Master of Networking- Cyber Security major course structure was created to ensure students build up their knowledge in a logical order so they can progress quickly. Our approach allows students to tackle innovative projects and gain valuable industry experience.
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.
Final year students complete:
MN691 - Research Methods and Project Design; and
MN692 - Capstone Project
Read more about our Industry-Based Projects and Internships
Master of Networking - Course Units
Common Core Units
Graduates of Master of Networking have these learning outcomes:
Possess a body of knowledge that demonstrates an understanding of state-of-the-art developments in the area of Networking:
Demonstrate significant research, analysis and evaluation skills in the networking discipline by:
To quality for entry you need to have
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academics) 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent.
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.
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.
Before applying, make sure you:
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Learn more about the whole of the institution set here.
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
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
Businesses are increasingly shifting from specialist IT teams to integrated, multi skilled teams. Employers are demanding graduates who are innovative thinkers, who can work collaboratively and can solve problems to create cost effective business solutions.
That’s why we focus on meaningful group learning and building industry connections for all students in our industry projects.
These units are designed to provide you with real-world experience, working for an industry client.
Previous industry projects included in a Master of Networking:
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.
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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