Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security)
Overview
The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) program has been designed to meet the growing industry demand (identified by government) for security specialists who are competent in and knowledgeable about computer security and network technologies and are able to secure information and communication systems.
Students will undertake a Professional Major in Network Design and Security and an Advanced Minor in IT Security. While the program has a strong industry focus with units that prepare students for professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), students are encouraged to study widely in a broad range of disciplines.
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| Duration | 3 Year/s | ||
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| Course code | I031 | ||
| CRICOS code | 073785B | ||
| Fees* | A$21,750 (annual for 2013)* |
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course in detail
Course description
Students will study programming, internet technologies, systems analysis and design, database technologies and software engineering, as well as advanced topics in computer networks and security. Upon completion, students will be confident in evaluating and managing computing networks and business information systems, and have the capacity to develop secure software applications including web, database and information management projects. Swinburne also offers an honours (fourth) year for this program.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Course structure
For the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) program students must complete 300 credit points, normally 24 units of 12.5 credit points each, comprised of 15 Network Design and Security core units (187.5 credit points), 1 Network Design and Security option unit (12.5 credit points), 4 units comprising the IT Security Advanced Minor (50 credit points), 4 units comprising one minor or ICT advanced minor (50 credit points) and HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum (0 credit points).
Additionally the following rules apply:
- No more than 10 units (125 credit points) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first digit of '1')
- The minor can be chosen from any undergraduate program in the University
- The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory;
- The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of
- No more than 10 units (125 credit points) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first digit of '1')
- The minor can be chosen from any undergraduate program in the University
- The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory;
- The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of
Minors
Minors are a prescribed set of units that may broaden a student’s learning, such as a set of units from different disciplines, typically derived as a subset of a major. Minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Minors can be taken from any discipline. Credit cannot be given for any minor which contains more than two units of study in common with any other minor, co-major or major that student is undertaking. Minors in ICT are:
Minors are a prescribed set of units that may broaden a student’s learning, such as a set of units from different disciplines, typically derived as a subset of a major. Minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Minors can be taken from any discipline. Credit cannot be given for any minor which contains more than two units of study in common with any other minor, co-major or major that student is undertaking. Minors in ICT are:
Advanced minors
Advanced minors are a prescribed set of units that may deepen a student’s learning in a particular specialist area of ICT. Advanced minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Students in the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) must complete the IT Security Advanced Minor
Advanced minors are a prescribed set of units that may deepen a student’s learning in a particular specialist area of ICT. Advanced minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Students in the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) must complete the IT Security Advanced Minor
Other Advanced minors in ICT are:
- Business Analysis and Knowledge Management Advanced Minor
- Information Systems Implementation Advanced Minor
- Advanced Networking Advanced Minor
- Enterprise Programming Advanced Minor
- Games Programming Advanced Minor
- Advanced Programming Advanced Minor
- Advanced Software Engineering Advanced Minor
- Artificial Intelligence Advanced Minor
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
All Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum (CIC). CIC is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
All Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum (CIC). CIC is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.
CIC has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. CIC is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.
Students will not incur a HECS-HELP or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.
Units of study
Recommended Study Sequence
Stage 1
Semester 1
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
Semester 1
HIT1307 Internet Technologies
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming
Semester 2
HIT2316 Usability
HIT2037 Software Development in Java
HET410 Network Administration
HIT3324 Web Application Development
HIT2316 Usability
HIT2037 Software Development in Java
HET410 Network Administration
HIT3324 Web Application Development
Stage 2
Semester 3
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
HET104 LAN Principles
HIT2308 Software Development Practices
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
Minor or Elective
Semester 3
HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum
HET104 LAN Principles
HIT2308 Software Development Practices
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security
Minor or Elective
Semester 4
HET424 IP Technologies
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
HIT3321 IT Security
HIT3703 Enterprise Services and Security
HET424 IP Technologies
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management
HIT3321 IT Security
HIT3703 Enterprise Services and Security
Stage 3
HIW050 Industry-Based Learning (optional) - not available to international students
HIW050 Industry-Based Learning (optional) - not available to international students
Semester 5
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology*
HET317 Network Security and Resilience
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
HIT3044 Professional Issues in Information Technology*
HET317 Network Security and Resilience
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security
* Must be completed in the final semester of the program
Part-time students (domestic students only)
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for unit availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Students studying part-time should refer to the general timetable for unit availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening or in every semester.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
This course provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in network design and security. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level.
Students completing the Bachelor of ICT (Network Design and Security) will possess:
- the skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small scale project
- an understanding of the process of software development
- skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design
- skills in developing software in Java
- the communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully
- an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional
- knowledge of and experience in database, data communications, web development and information systems
Career opportunities
Graduates with network design and security skills can take up a career in a variety of roles including internet applications engineer, embedded computer systems designer, embedded software systems designer, protocol designer, network administrator, network security specialist, security analyst or IT systems administrator.
Course experience
Swinburne Abroad
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.
English language requirements
Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18. Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.
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Course fees*
A$21,750 (annual for 2013)*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.Find out more
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Tel: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Tel: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall: 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
