Duration
1/2 year
following completion of the Diploma of Information Technology
Intake dates
January
What does this course involve?
This course will give you high-level security management and design skills for work in a range of areas.
You’ll develop your skills in project management risk analysis, and security control and perimeter design.
You’ll learn how to ensure website, network and operational security, manage websites and servers and build highly-secure firewalls.
This course will also teach you to identify technical security requirements, prepare security risk management plans and undertake complex design briefs.
This course aligns informally with the CISSP vendor qualification.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Successful completion of a Diploma of Information Technology.
Or
Equivalent relevant industry experience in Information Technology (Website Development). Graduates of other IT Diplomas may also articulate into the course with completion of a bridging course.
Cost
Aus $4750
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a:
- IT security consultant
- security analyst
- security administrator
- web security administrator
- security project manager
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Associate or Bachelor Degree of Computer Systems (Networking) at Box Hill Institute (providing you have completed all units in the Diploma of IT (Networking) or Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
This is the third phase after completing the Certificate IV in Information Technology (one year) and Diploma of Information Technology(one year). Please refer to Units of Competency below.
