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Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)/Bachelor of Information Technology

Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)/Bachelor of Information Technology

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on computer technology (hardware and software), communications and networking that incorporate Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), as well as network management and the Internet of Things.

It covers fundamental programming and security knowledge, network programming and other aspects of distributed computing. You’ll learn Python as a tool for programming and Linux skills – starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics.

The course will prepare you for careers in in-demand, specialist areas of ICT; and for valuable industry certifications such as Cisco and Amazon Web Services. Upon completion, you’ll have a sound knowledge of computer systems and the processes involved in software development and maintenance.

If you have a high course-weighted average, you may be eligible to enter the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

How this course will make you industry ready

This course will provide you with a sound knowledge of computer systems and processes involved in software development and maintenance. You’ll learn Python as a tool for programming and Linux skills – starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics and includes preparation for valuable industry certifications such as Cisco and Amazon Web Services.

What jobs can the Computer Systems and Networking, and Information Technology lead to?

Careers

Computer programmer

Computer security consultant

Industrial network engineer

IT professional

Network and system administrator

Software engineer / developer

Systems designer

Telecommunications manager

Industries

Applications and software

Defence

Cyber security

Finance and insurance

IT analysis

Government and public administration

Mining and production operational technology

Professional, scientific and technical services

What you’ll learn

Apply the theory of computer systems networking within the engineering design method, whilst remaining cognisant of network operational issues

Define a problem and apply creative thinking to the formulation of a solution; verify and implement the solution

Access information, evaluate and organise information relevant to computer systems networking

Document networking information to meet technical and legal requirements; communicate concepts and technical information to lay and professional personnel in written, oral and electronic forms

Use appropriate tools to design, analyse and verify computer systems networks and their components

Recognise that the computer systems networking industry changes rapidly, and maintain currency via a spirit of inquiry and relevant further study

Apply international standards, practices and conventions appropriate to computer systems networking

Function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team leader, recognising individual human rights

Commit to and behave in accordance with the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers

REQUIREMENTS

Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL Score: 79 (overall); Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21; Pearson Test of English – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 50; Overall band score 58; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and PBT (Paper Based Test) – 570 and 4.5 in TWE; C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.

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Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population.
Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.
As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.

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