Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Security)
Provider:
Course Code:
BCIT-NS
CRICOS Code:
092055A
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
156-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
4
Course Overview
Equip yourself with critical knowledge in data and network security.
You will study cyber security, network architecture and more.
Equip yourself with critical knowledge in data and network security.
You will study cyber security, network architecture and more. Learn
how to defend business, government and individuals databases which
hold sensitive data.
Employment in this area has experienced strong growth over the last
10 years, and is forecast to continue to do so. Your specialisation in
security will allow you to be on the front-line of the war in cyberspace
and to become familiar with the methods attackers use. You learn to
investigate how security breaches occur, how private information is
vulnerable and ways to protect it.
You will develop an understanding of the security models provided by
the major operating systems involved in modern computer networks.
Through lecture and lab work you will delve into networks, their
protocols and hardware and investigate how these systems can be
vulnerable to a malicious attacks. Your problem solving skills will come
to the fore, as part of your role may include ethical hacking - testing a
system to break-in or to find weak points.
As a network architect, or an IT security specialist, you can look forward
to a varied career in information security, IT operations and more.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics Programs, or overseas equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Required proficiency in English: IELTS overall band score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
Network administrator, Ethical hacker, ICT security specialist, Network
architect and designer, Networking and security officer, Product
security manager