Master of Information Technology (Network Management)

Overview

• Develop an understanding of emerging network management issues such as security, network monitoring and high availability design.
• Study the theoretical and practical aspects of network administration and management, and acquire up-to-date technical skills.
• Prepare yourself for a career as a business analyst, information technology manager, systems manager, network administrator, or internet professional.
• Complete in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time.
• Early exit option of a Graduate Diploma or a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Network Management).

Details

Computer networks are essential for the running of today’s organisations. Employees spend an ever increasing amount of time away from their individual workspaces. This has led to organisations seeking to deploy appropriate networks that allow real-time access to the corporate network anywhere around the world. The scope of the field of data communications and networks is constantly changing. Voice and data networking technologies are converging to provide more advanced systems with additional functionality and efficiencies. To ensure the effective and efficient operation of computer networks, networks must be designed, deployed and administered by competent technical people. This major focuses on these key areas.

Course design

The Network Management major provides the practical skills and the theory to make you a more effective network manager. It offers in-depth study of emerging network management issues such as security, network monitoring and high availability design.

You will gain up-to-date technical skills to administer and manage computer networks currently used in industry, and also the theory and practical aspects of network administration and management. Network Management graduates are required to plan either new networks or upgrade existing networks. You will be exposed to methodologies and procedures that are useful in addressing the issues involved in network planning and management. Ensuring that the network is secure is a theme that is maintained throughout the course.

Career outcomes

Careers include business analyst, information technology manager, systems analyst, systems manager, systems designer, data communications specialist, network administrator, network manager or Internet professional.

Units

Students should meet the following requirements before they are able to complete the Masters program:

• Students are required to complete 144 credit points of units.
• Students are required to complete the specified core unit.
• Students wishing to specialise must complete the specific unit requirements for a major.
• Students wishing to complete their postgraduate studies without a single area of specialisation must satisfy the unit requirements for graduation with no major.
• Students may be allowed to take up to four units of electives. These units may be selected from postgraduate units outside of the Science and Engineering Faculty.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this Masters Coursework program, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Australian equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale)

OR

• Evidence of recognised prior higher learning in the field of Information and Information Technology (e.g. at least five years of relevant full-time work experience). Industry certification alone is not sufficient evidence.

Domestic students:
Domestic students who have completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) are eligible for the programs described in this proposal.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

International Students:
International students must complete the above requirements and also achieve an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or more with no sub-band below 6.0.

International students with an IELTS overall band score between 6.0 and 6.5 with no sub-band below 5.0 are permitted to complete communication units offered by QUT International College as elective units within their Masters degree. These units must be successfully completed in the first semester of the Masters program.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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