Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Stream

Aims

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

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, graduates will posses:

• Skills in the design, implementation and management of networks;
• Industry certification from Microsoft;
• 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:

The Course consists of 4 subjects which must be comprised of 2 university subjects and 2 industry subjects.

For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Graduate Certificate is 2 sessions.  There are 3 sessions per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per sessions.

University Subjects (choose 2):

ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
ITC511 Networking Concepts 1
ITC512 Networking Concepts 2
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC593 Network Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC597 Digital Forensics

Industry Subjects (Choose 2):
ITI535 Network & Operating Systems Essentials
ITI536 Supporting a Network Infrastructure
ITI537 Implementing & Administering Network Directory Services
ITI538 Desktop Operating Systems
ITI598 Implement and Maintain SQL Server
ITI539 Mail Server Implementation & Administration
ITI540 Enterprise Administration (Credit only)
ITI541 Configuring Application Platforms
ITI597 IT Infrastructure Library Foundation
ITI577 IT Service Release, Control and Validation
ITI578 IT Service Operational Support and Analysis
ITE523 Virtualisation
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITE521 Hardware and Software Essentials

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.