The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Studies or Specialist Mathematics or International Baccalaureate Mathematics (SL or HL) is assumed for entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours).
In order to progress into the Honours year of this program, a student must complete at least 103.5 units of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) achieving an academic standard of a GPA greater than or equal to 5 in the last 36 units of upper level study.
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
The final honours year in network systems has the additional aims:
On completion of the award, students will be able to:
On completion of the honours year, students will also be able to:
On completion of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours), students will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours), a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Upon completion of at least 103.5 units, and with a GPA of 5 or more in the last 36 units of study, students may commence the Fourth Year Honours program. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) on completion of 108 units. Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
No more than 45 units of First Year topics may be counted towards the degree.
Students who have completed 108 units according to the first three years of the Program may choose to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems).
36 units comprising:
COMP1002 Fundamentals of Computational Intelligence (4.5 units)
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units)
COMP1712 Software Engineering Principles and Practice (4.5 units)
CRIM1101 Crime and Criminology (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
ENGR1762 Networks and Cybersecurity (4.5 units)
Plus one of
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
36 units comprising:
COMP2772 Web-Based Systems Development (4.5 units)
COMP2812 Operating Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3781 Cybersecurity (4.5 units)
ENGR2871 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking (4.5 units)
ENGR2872 Cisco Routing and Switching (4.5 units)
ENGR2881 Computer Networks (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
COMP2741 Application Development (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
INNO1001 Innovative and Creative Thinking: Recognizing Opportunities (4.5 units)
or
4.5 units of topics taken from Table C
36 units comprising:
COMP3721 Enterprise Information Security (4.5 units)
COMP3751 Interactive Computer Systems (4.5 units)
COMP3771 Advanced Database and Analytics (4.5 units)
ENGR3821 Network Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR3704 Project Management for Engineering and Science (4.5 units)
Plus 4.5 units of topics taken from Table C
Plus either:
COMP3782 Information Technology Project (4.5 units) AND
4.5 units of topics taken from Table C
OR
COMP3792 Information Technology Practicum * (9 units) AND
ENGR3750 Workplace Preparation (0 units)
36 units comprising#:
COMP7720 Advanced Studies in Computing A (4.5 units)
COMP7721 Advanced Studies in Computing B (4.5 units)
STEM7001 Research Methods for Honours (4.5 units)
STEM7000A Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000B Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000C Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000D Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000E Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
# With the permission of the Course Coordinator a 7xxx level topic that is appropriate to the student’s program may be substituted.
** With the permission of the Course Coordinator and with the agreement of the industry partner, the practicum topics may be extended by six months by enrolling in the topic COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience. COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience does not attract fees or HECS payments. International students, please be aware that your student visa conditions restrict you from undertaking the topic within Australia. Please see the topic coordinator for further details.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) (Honours) may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.
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