Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) provides education that addresses the design, development and management of secure networked systems. Graduates will build skills in implementing solutions that are driven by the protection of networked systems and the defence from malicious intrusion. It offers national best practise work … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to prepare students to become computing professionals able to: 

  • Solve specialist cybersecurity problems utilising practical networking and security knowledge 
  • Implement industry best practices to prevent, address and respond to current and emerging cyber-security threats 
  • Design, develop, install, execute and support secure applications, systems software and hardware products 
  • Solve complex problems through the use of information technology 
  • Design, manage and analyse complex data-rich environments
  • Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
  • Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities 

The course provides experience of working in a team environment in industry.  It also provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an IT-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Analyse, evaluate and create policies and procedures to manage and secure networked solutions
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Understand and analyse the nature and extent of network and security problems
3.
Critically analyse and communicate the ethical, security and privacy issues in the modern networked world
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Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions
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Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programming, security, database and web technologies, and which align with business needs and industry standards
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Understand and analyse human factors
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Apply ethical and professional practices
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Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts

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