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  ITMasters

Master of Networking and Systems Administration (MNet&SysAdmin)

The Microsoft® Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP)® Server 2008 Stream

Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the IT industry with an advanced course of study 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: 

  • Advanced skills in the design, implementation and management of networks;
  • Higher order system administration knowledge and skills;
  • Certification as a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) as either a MCITP: Server Administrator with the option of  MCITP: Enterprise Administrator – Microsoft’s premier certifications for those that design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Servers software; 
  • Certification as a VMWare Certified Professional (elective subject);
  • Advanced skills in identifying network security risk profiles, defining network security policies and maintaining secure global networks;
  • Problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting global internetworking problems;
  • The ability to analyse complex client business and technical requirements and select appropriate inter-network technologies and topologies, and
  • Skills in the development of solutions that meet customer business objectives for functionality, performance, and cost.

This course can be found on the Charles Sturt University site at: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/networking_systems/


Course Structure:

The Course consists of 12 subjects with a total value of 96 points. For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Masters is 2 years. There are 3 trimesters per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per trimester.

Prospective students can obtain descriptions of the content of subjects by filling out the Request more information form.

Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration:

The Master of Networking and Systems Administration is an articulated course that incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration. The certificate can be stand alone or, upon successful completion, students may proceed (with full credit) into the Master of Networking and Systems Administration.  To graduate with the Graduate Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete 4 subjects, which include two industry certification subjects.

University Subjects:

Core University Subjects (3 Subjects):

ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
ITC511 Networking Concepts 1
ITC512 Networking Concepts 2

Elective subjects (choose 3)

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

*Note that ITC597 Digital Forensics is a core subject for the Digital Forensic stream and elective for all other streams.

 

Industry Subject

Core:
ITI535 Network & Operating Systems Essentials
ITI536 Supporting a Network Infrastructure
ITI537 Implementing & Administering Network Directory Services
ITI538 Desktop Operating Systems

Electives (choose 2):
ITE513 Forensic Investigation
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures
ITE523 Virtualization (Credit only)
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
ITE521 Hardware and Software essentials

Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Request more information to obtain an estimate of your credit entitlements.

NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Masters Degree.