Program Overview
The postgraduate major in Internetworking and Security equips students with specialized skills to establish, maintain, and develop information systems. By completing required units in security, networking, and management, students gain a deep understanding of internetworking and security challenges and prepare for careers as IT professionals in diverse sectors. The program also includes a dissertation unit, where students conduct independent research under supervision.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This postgraduate major in Internetworking and Security is designed to equip students with specialized skills in establishing, maintaining, and developing information systems. It caters to the growing global demand for IT professionals across various sectors, including commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law, and government and non-government organizations.
Objectives:
- Develop expertise in security, LAN and Wireless network design, global network design, or network management.
- Gain a deep understanding of internetworking and security challenges faced by organizations.
- Develop leadership, teamwork, and independent problem-solving skills.
- Foster creative thinking and idea sharing to resolve IT problems.
Outline:
- ICT535 Advanced Business Data Communications (3 credit points): This unit explores advanced concepts in data communication technologies and their application in business environments.
- ICT546 Local Area Network Design and Implementation (3 credit points): This unit covers the design, implementation, and management of local area networks (LANs).
- ICT603 Wireless Data Communications (3 credit points): This unit delves into the principles and technologies of wireless data communication, including Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
- ICT678 Information Technology Research Dissertation (12 credit points): This unit involves conducting independent research under the guidance of a supervisor. Students choose a topic and explore new scientific approaches and the latest developments in their area of interest.
Specified Elective Units (3 credit points):
- ICT611 Advanced Routing (3 credit points): This unit focuses on advanced routing protocols and network design principles.
- ICT613 Router and Firewall Security (3 credit points): This unit covers the configuration and management of routers and firewalls for network security.
Teaching:
- Learning Environment: The program utilizes the IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning, teaching, and research facility equipped with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, an operational data center, and high-performance computing capabilities.
- Faculty: Students are mentored by teaching and research staff who are IT professionals with experience in driving change within their industry.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- IT Project Manager
- Network Administrator
- Data Analyst
- Study Mode: The program can be completed through full-time or part-time study.
