Program Overview

Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation

The Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation includes the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation and the Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation.

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation (GradCertCloudComp&Virtual)
• Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation (MCloudComp&Virtual)

Availability

The Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation (2717VC) is available online at Wagga Wagga.

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration is:

• Full-time: 2 years (4.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Admission Criteria

For entry to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation, applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy applies to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation. There are no special arrangements.

Articulation

The Master and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirement

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Course Structure

The Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation consists of:

• Seven (7) core subjects
• Five (5) restricted electives

Core Subjects

• ITC561 Cloud Computing
• ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
• ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation*
• ITC595 Information Security
• ITE523 Virtualisation
• ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions
• ITE532 Containers and Virtualisation
  • Capstone subject, to be completed in the final session of study

Restricted Electives

• Group A: Elective Academic Subjects - choose two (2) subjects from:
  • ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
  • ITC514 Linux Server Administration
  • ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management
  • ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
  • ITC558 Programming Principles
  • ITC560 Internet of Things
  • ITC572 Software Defined Networking
  • ITC593 Network Security and Cryptography
• Group B: Elective Industry Subjects - choose three (3) subjects from:
  • ITE512 Incident Response
  • ITE513 Forensic Investigation
  • ITE514 Professional Systems Security
  • ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
  • ITE526 Practical Internetworking
  • ITE527 Server Administration
  • ITE533 Cyber Security Management
  • ITI581 Cyber Security Fundamentals

Enrolment Pattern

Students may commence the course in Calendar sessions 1, 2, or 3.