Master of Networking and Security
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Information Technology
Tel 03 9244 6699
sebe@deakin.edu.au
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Networking and Security |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 073320B |
| Deakin course code | S781 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Networking and Security is an interdisciplinary course that covers network computing, information systems, cryptography, ubiquitous computing, digital forensics and law.
This course will provide you with the advanced skills needed to successfully design, maintain and manage network infrastructure and applications; to effectively secure the infrastructure, information systems and assets; and to investigate any network and information security breaches through digital forensic techniques.
By undertaking postgraduate study in two related fields that are widely recognised as critical to the successful provision of IT infrastructure, you will be able to effectively support the achievement of strategic business goals.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (S578) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (S678) |
Equipment requirements
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it or by telephone 03 9244 6699.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises 12 credit points which can be completed on a full-time basis over three trimesters or part-time equivalent.
Students are required to successfully complete the following units:
- one capstone unit (SIT735)
- two project units (SIT764 and SIT782)
- three networking units (SIT701, SIT784 and SIT751)
- four security units (SIT703, SIT704, SIT737 and MLM770), and
- two information technology electives
Course structure
Year 1
Trimester 1
| SIT701 | Internet Core and Enterprise Routing (B) |
| SIT764 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT737 | Service Oriented Architectures and Technologies (B, X) |
| SIT704 | Advanced Topics in Digital Security (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| SIT703 | Advanced Digital Forensics (B, X) |
| SIT784 | Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (B, X) |
| SIT735 | Communications Network Security (B, X) |
plus one IT general elective unit
Year 2
Trimester 1
| SIT751 | Java Network Programming (B, X) |
| SIT782 | Practical Project (B, X) |
| MLM770 | Law and the Internet |
plus one IT general elective unit
