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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) 

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Full-time Undergraduate 3 years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is also available. Students holding an international student visa are not eligible for Industry-Based Learning year. Students entering the program with prior TAFE qualifications may be eligible to receive credit allowing completion of the course in two years. Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

This flexible course has been designed to meet growing industry demand for graduates who are able to secure information and communication systems and are competent in, and knowledgeable about, computer network technologies and security. You will study programming, internet technologies, systems analysis and design, database technologies and software engineering, as well as advanced topics in computer networks and security. Upon completion, you will be confident in evaluating and managing computing networks and business information systems, and have the capacity to develop secure software applications including web, database and information management projects. The program also has a strong industry focus with units that prepare you for professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Swinburne also offers an honours (fourth) year for this program.

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This course provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be an ICT professional with particular skills in network design and security. Graduates will be prepared for immediate professional employment, or further studies at honours or postgraduate level. 
 
Students completing the Bachelor of ICT (Network Design and Security) will possess:
  • the skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small scale project
  • an understanding of the process of software development
  • skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design
  • skills in developing software in Java
  • the communication and management skills required to manage projects successfully
  • an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues confronting the information and communication technology professional
  • knowledge of and experience in database, data communications, web development and information systems

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This program has a flexible degree structure, which provides students with a wider and more flexible choice in combining studies from different disciplines to add breadth to their degree or more advanced studies to add depth their degree.
 
For the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) program students must complete 300 credit points, normally 24 units of 12.5 credit points each, comprised of:
Additionally the following rules apply:
  • No more than 10 units (125 credit points) at Stage 1 (unit codes with a first numerical digit of '1')
  • The not-for-credit unit HIT0004 Careers in the Curriculum is compulsory; 
  • The same unit cannot be counted more than once. Where there are overlaps in units, the 300 credit points of study must be made up of units as determined by the Program Coordinator
Professional Majors
A Professional Major comprises 200 credit points of studies (16 units of study) relevant to the particular discipline or field of study. A major will normally include the requisite foundation units, have a clearly identifiable professional outcome and satisfy any relevant external professional-body accreditation requirements. The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) requires completion of the Network Design and Security Professional major.

Minors
Minors are a prescribed set of units that may broaden a student’s learning, such as a set of units from different disciplines, typically derived as a subset of a major or co-major. Minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Minors can be taken from any discipline, including Electives Plus minors. Credit cannot be given for any minor which contains more than two units of study in common with any other minor, co-major or major that student is undertaking. Minors in ICT are:
Advanced minors
Advanced minors are a prescribed set of units that may deepen a student’s learning in a particular specialist area of ICT.  Advanced minors contain no elective choice and are made up of four units (50 cps). Students in the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Network Design and Security) must complete the IT Security Advanced Minor
 
Other Advanced minors in ICT are:

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Recommended Study Sequence
Minor
Minor
HIT3061 Software Team Project*
Minor
Minor

* Must be completed in the final semester of the program

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Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl

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An honours program at Swinburne provides students, who have a demonstrated academic ability, with an opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies to an advanced level: to deepen their intellectual understanding in their major area of study; and to develop their research skills. For further information, contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies or visit our honours site.

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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Graduates with network design and security skills can take up a career in a variety of roles including internet applications engineer, embedded computer systems designer, embedded software systems designer, protocol designer, network administrator, network security specialist, security analyst or IT systems administrator.

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This course is acknowledged as being at the Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and of industry.

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This course helps to produce graduates who:
  • are capable in their chosen professional area
  • are adaptable and manage change
  • operate effectively in work and community situations
  • are aware of environments
  • are entrepreneurial

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Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Units 1 and 2 - Mathematics (any).

Students admitted to the degree with a TAFE diploma or advanced diploma in IT may be granted advanced standing for previous studies. Credit transfer arrangements for this program will be placed on the Swinburne Credit Transfer Database.

Students admitted to the degree may be granted exemptions for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject exemptions should be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment to the Program Administrator. Each application is considered by the Program Coordinator, who makes recommendations to the Faculty Academic Committee for approval.

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70.05

2012 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)

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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted credit and/or entry into the course with advanced standing. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, visit Swinburne's Pathways website.

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An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program is in place at Swinburne. The Bachelor of Computing (NDS) is a special Pathways degree which provides block credit for the first year of a degree program. Apart from these block arrangements, students admitted to the degree may be granted additional credit for previous studies on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies for choice of subjects to maximise credit.

For further information, visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/pathways

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
 
Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships  

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Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

VTAC code: 34211(CSP) 34213 (IFP)

For further information, visit the VTAC website.
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
 
This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.

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Submit an Online Enquiry 
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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