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Master of Science (Network Systems)

S069  054543M



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Fee*
2 Year/s (This course may be taken in accelerated format and completed in 1.5 years, in which case students pay the total course fee over this period.) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$16,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Master of Science (Network Systems) is a 12 unit masters program concerned with the design, management, maintenance and service provision of private and public networks.

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The Master of Science (Network Systems) is intended for new graduates or experienced graduates who wish to update their skills or change their area of specialisation. The convergence of computing and telecommunications is creating a new kind of networking technology based on IP networks and multimedia applications. IP networking is expected to be everywhere and to offer multimedia services of all types. There is an increasing demand for mobility and seamless access to global networks. Within corporations, intranets support the interaction of people and the linking of people to information systems.

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The aim of this program is to provide excellent career opportunities by offering high-level coverage of networking principles and an appreciation of the emerging issues and technologies in networks, together with specific competencies (industry certification material such as Cisco CCNA* and CCNP* and Microsoft MCITP: Server Administrator*).

* Certification examinations are not part of this program, and in some cases only part of the requirements are covered. 

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The Master of Science (Network Systems) is part of a nested suite of programs, which also includes the  Graduate Certificate of Science (Network Systems) , the Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems) and the Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications). There are a number of entry points depending on previous academic studies and work experience.

The master degree consists of 12 units of study (150 credit points) to be completed over a two year period of full-time study. Students may complete the program over one and a half years of full-time study, with the permission of the Program Coodinator. The program comprises eight core units (100 credit points) and four elective units (50 credit points). A maximum of four exemptions (50 credit points) is available in this program.

The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes, with evening classes available in most units of study. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Entry is possible in both Semester 1 and Semester 2, and a HED Term 4 (September/October) intake is also available to international students.

Please note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

Please also note that international student visa holders are required to study full-time.

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Core units (eight) for all the streams

Elective units (four)  
HIT7713 Advanced Routing
 
Note: Not all elective units are available in every semester.
Elective units that require approval

 * Prepares students for CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) qualification.
# Prepares students partly for MCITP:SA (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Server Administrator) certification.
^ Prepares students partly for CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) qualification - each subject covers one quarter of CCNP.
** Research units ( HIT9010, HET724, HET725) are available only for approved project proposals. Approval is decided on a case-by-case basis by the Program Coordinator.
 
Students who successfully completed the CCNA certificate with the Cisco Networking Academy can substitue the CCNA units (HET706, HET708) with two of the CCNP units (HET713, HET714,HET753 and CCNP4) or other approved elective units.
 
Recommended Study Sequences for entry into semester 1, alternative sequences are available for entry into alternative teaching period.
Recommended Study Sequences
 
Advanced Networking Stream
Elective
 
Network Security Stream
Semester 3
Elective
 
Future Networks Stream
Semester 1
HET710 Network Administration
Semester 2

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Industry-certified skills are highly valued, and there is a need for professionals with a solid understanding of the design, management and maintenance of modern networks. Graduates will be well-equipped with the practical and theoretical skills to gain access to a career as a network specialist, internet applications engineer, manager of internal corporate networks and security engineer.

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The Master of Science (Network Systems) program is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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A recognised bachelor degree at a suitably high level in engineering, science, computing or information technology.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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