Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security (GradDipIntwkSecur)

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.

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.

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security, 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.