The Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) is a 72-unit program offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
Applicants must hold an approved Bachelor degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
The course provides continued professional development for IT graduates, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a specialised computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
On completion of the award, graduates will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge of the research principles and methods applicable to the selected specialisation and complete a research project.
To qualify for the Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better, according to the following program of study.
36 units comprising:
COMP8801 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units)
COMP9721 Enterprise Information Security GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8762 Networks and Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9704 Project Management and Innovation (4.5 units)
STEM8001 Research Methods and Professional Skills (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
COMP8781 Computer Mathematics GE (4.5 units)
STAT8721 Data Science GE (4.5 units)
Plus
ENGR9002 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking GE (4.5 units)
AND
4.5 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above
OR
9 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above
36 units comprising:
COMP7701 Advanced Enterprise Security (4.5 units)
COMP9710A Masters Project GE (4.5 units)
COMP9710B Masters Project GE (4.5 units)
COMP9781 Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units)
COMP9812 Operating Systems GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9881 Computer Networks GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9921 Network Engineering GE (4.5 units)
Plus either:
ENGR9003 Cisco Routing and Switching GE (4.5 units)
OR
4.5 units of elective topics labelled COMP or ENGR at level 8000 or above
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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