Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Networking
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Networking
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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).
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Information Technology.
3 reasons to study Cyber Security and Networking at Murdoch
- Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
- This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real-world IT problems.
- Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to up-skill whilst you’re still earning so you can study full-time or part-time to suit your circumstances.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Wireless data communications
- Information security management
- Project management
- Router and firewall security
- Advanced routing
Your career
As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Networking, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of roles concerned with network performance and security. You could work in a range of public and private organisations such as network service providers, banking and finance organisations or the government and military. Careers could include:
- Independent Network and Security Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Telecommunications Manager
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
