This page provides information on what subject credits are available for Networking and System Administration, available for enrolment from 2020.
IT Masters and CSU work to ensure that students receive as much recognition for their studies and knowledge as is possible. A maximum of 50% credit can be given for any course’s subjects (due to Australian government regulations). Credit can be given on the basis of:
- Post Graduate Study
This is assessed on application – when you apply you will need to provide detailed information on your previous study. Completed subjects just need to match at least 80% of the content of the subject you are applying for credit for and completed in the last 10 years.
- Free Short Courses
Successful completion of 3 relevant IT Masters short courses will give you one subject credit for an elective subject. Please contact our administration team to find out if you are eligible.
- Credit for Experience
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) offer certifications based on your existing IT work experience. These certifications can count as credit for IT Masters elective subjects.
- For 2 subjects of credit: ACS Certified Professional OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Professional
- For 1 subject of credit: ACS Certified Technologist OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Technologist
The maximum possible credits for ACS certifications towards the Masters is 2. As there is only one industry elective subject on the Graduate Certificate only credit can be awarded, but the further credit can be awarded on moving to the Masters. Read more here.
- Industry Certifications
IT Masters and CSU recognise a large range of relevant industry certifications for credit – check the tables below for the most common certifications, or complete our eligibility form for a personalised assessment.
If you’ve earned an industry certification that is listed below but not assigned to a subject, we can likely award credit for it, but will need to assess how your certifications fit with the subjects you want to study. Fill out an eligibility form to help find the best way to get the credit you’re after and meet your study objectives.
Credit Tables
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core subjects | |
| ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP | Cisco CCNP R&S (also provides credit for ITE526) |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures | EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| ITE523 Virtualization |
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| Elective Academic subjects | |
| ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts |
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| ITC514 Linux Server Administration |
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| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
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| ITC 568 Cloud Privacy and Security |
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| Elective Industry subjects | |
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security | (ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
| ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
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| ITE527 Server Administration |
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| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
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| ITE533 Cyber Security Management | ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
Other industry certifications
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 4 required Industry Electives
Level 1 Certifications (a maximum of 2 Level one certifications allowed for credit.)
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications
- IBM Certified System Administrator
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – 2 credits for subjects ITC542 and ITE526
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – 2 credits for subjects ITC542 and ITE526
- Microsoft MCITP Server Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2016/2012/2008 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or later – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – 2 credits for subject ITC514 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- MCSE Private Cloud 2012 – 2 credits for ITC561 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 3 Certifications
- Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching or Cisco CCIE Service provider – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, ITE526 and 1 unspecified Industry Electives, OR Cisco CCIE Wireless – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, ITC513, ITE526
- Microsoft Certified Architect – 3 credits for 3 unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – 3 credits for ITC514 and 2 unspecified Industry Elective Subjects
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| Core subjects | |
| ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP | Cisco CCNP R@S (also provides credit for ITE526) |
| Elective Academic subjects | |
| ITC514 Linux Server Administration |
|
| ITC561 Cloud Computing |
|
| Elective Industry subjects | |
| ITE514 Professional Systems Security | (ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). |
| ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures | EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
| ITE523 Virtualization |
|
| ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
| ITE527 Server Administration |
|
| ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
|
| ITE533 Cyber Security Management | ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 2 required elective industry subjects.
Level 1 Certifications.
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications
- IBM Certified System Administrator AIX
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – 2 credits for subject ITE526 and one unspecified Industry Elective
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – 2 credits for ITC542 and ITE526
- Microsoft MCITP Server Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and any 1 Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and any 1 Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2016/2012/2008 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and any 1 Industry Elective
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and any 1 Industry Elective
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or 11 – 2 credits for any Industry Elective
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – 2 credits for subject ITC514 any 1 Industry Elective
- MCSE Private Cloud 2012 – 2 credits for ITC561 and any 1 Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – 2 credits for any 2 Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 3 Certifications (Maximum of two credits on the Graduate Certificate)
Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching or Cisco CCIE Service provider – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, ITE526 and any 1 Industry Electives
- Microsoft Certified Architect – 3 credits for any 3 Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – 3 credits for ITC514 and any 2 Industry Elective Subjects
If you are entitled to more than the allowed credits (2) on this Graduate Certificate – the additional credit(s) would be added to the Masters if you move to that course after completion of this Graduate Certificate.
Note: These credit maps are for students commencing in 2020.
If you are a current student who enrolled in 2019 or earlier please contact us to receive customised credit information.
