OpenGraduate diplomaInformation Technology

Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Networking

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: SIA-171050UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Organisations are increasingly concerned with network performance and security. Develop the skills in demand and have the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career needs. You can choose units to develop skills in security, LAN and wireless network design, global network design or network management. This specialisation will also prepare you to sit one or more industry certification exams. These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA).

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Recognised Australian Computer Society (ACS) -accredited Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7).

  • recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8).
  • recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus two years of relevant IT experience.
  • recognised Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus relevant IT experience.

Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

Students who have completed the BSc in Internetworking and Security may not enrol in this course.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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