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 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Study on your own terms - we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to upskill 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 future 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

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network
Professional (CCNP)industry certification exam.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing