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  ITMasters

Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the IT industry with an introduction in networking and system administration that is current, relevant and integrates industry certification in these fields.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, graduates will possess:

  • Skills in the design, implementation and management of networks;
  • Industry certification from one of the following organisations:
    • Microsoft
    • Cisco
    • Novell
  • System administration knowledge and skills;
  • Skills in identifying network security risk profiles, defining network security policies and maintaining secure networks;
  • Problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting global internetworking problems;
  • The ability to analyse client business and technical requirements and select appropriate internetwork technologies and topologies, and
  • Skills in the development of solutions that meets customer business objectives for functionality, performance, and cost.

Course Structure:

To graduate with the Graduate Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete 4 subjects from the Master of Networking and Systems Administration, two of which must be industry certification subjects (industry certification subjects are subjects that start with the prefix ‘ITI’).   For a full list of the subjects available in the Master of Networking and Systems Administration, visit the relevant stream listed below.

University Subjects (choose 2):

Subject: ITC511 Networking Concepts 1
Subject: ITC512 Networking Concepts 2
Subject: ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
Subject: ITC514 Network and Security Administration
Subject: ITC593 Network Security
Subject: ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics

Credit:

Academic Credit:

Credit is available for Academic Subjects to students who have completed Postgraduate study that covers the same content as a subject in the program. Thorough detail of any completed studies that are proposed for credit must be supplied.

Industry Credit:

Credit is available for Industry (Certification-based) Subjects to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Prospective students can fill out the questionnaire to obtain an estimate of their credit entitlements.

Actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the course.