Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Security)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
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Campus location
Toowoomba, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 20,000 / per year *
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* domestic full fee paying
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Introduction
Join an exciting and dynamic sector
We live in an increasingly connected world where new challenges are presented every day. Our world needs people with the skills to realize the potential of existing technologies, to exploit the opportunities of new technologies, and to help businesses and organizations navigate through this maze.
The information and communications sector has been identified as having a significant shortage of trained professionals, with the expectation that this shortfall will continue into the future. Now is the time to take that first step into a career that will be dynamic, global and in demand.
Why Networking and Security?
The Networking and Security major will equip you with state-of-the-art skills in network design, management, security and systems development, and administration. You will become familiar with problem-solving in computer networks, VoIP, video conferencing, network services administration, and gain the professional skills to apply them in the communication sector, healthcare, government institutions, and IT firms. After completing the major courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills required for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification.
Professional accreditation
Our Bachelor of Information Technology programme is accredited at a professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognized in other countries.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme structure
Courses to be studied
- Core courses (8 units)
- plus 1 x major (8 units)
- plus second major
- or 2 x 4-unit minors
- or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x approved courses (8 units)
Scholarships and Funding
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes
Depending on your area of interest, you can start your career in various sectors of the IT industry such as technology service, content and design, business information systems and IT engineering and architecture. With your knowledge and skills in Networking and Security, you will have the opportunity to begin your career as a system administrator, systems analyst, web administrator network analyst, designer or administrator, computer programmemer, database administrator or database designer.