Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) 
 

 
Traineeship
Course Code
: 
BCS02 
CRICOS Code: 053076G 
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus
Study Area: Networking, Telecommunications & Integration; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Network/Systems Engineer 
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Duration

3 years

Intake dates

January and July

What does this course involve?

Improve your prospects of finding work as a computer networking engineer, internet/intranet network administrator, network analyst and much more with this computer networking degree.
You will study computer networking, operating systems, network security and business management and practices. This course also covers internet and emerging technologies,systems fundamentals, ICT sustainability and entrepreneurship and innovation.
This degree will train you in the following vendor certifications; Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Microsoft (MCP), Oracle (OCA) and Linux Professional (LPIC).

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 (Academic) with no band less than 5.5. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper examination; 213 for computer based and 79 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

  • Year 12 mathematics (or equivalent)
  • Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering graduates are eligible for direct entry with up to 12 months credit.

Cost

$AUD 14,560 per year, plus service and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities such as; computer networking engineer, internet/intranet network administrator, network analyst, network design engineer, network capacity planner, network solutions architect, systems engineer, systems analyst, sustainability analyst. Graduates have been employed with high profile companies such as IBM and Dimension Data.

What further study options will I have?

This course enables you to further your studies and pursue higher education programs at other tertiary organisations. Articulation paths have been established into the Honours and Masters programs of several Australian universities.

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

Where will I study?

Nelson Campus

Course Structure

This degree is unique in that it combines the best aspects of a practically oriented course with theoretical concepts. Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment in small classes with professionally qualified lecturing staff. This Degree offers subjects leaning to Cisco (CCNA, CCNP), Microsoft (MCP), Oracle (OCA) and Linux Professional (LPIC).

 
Subjects

ICT112
Networking And Routing Basics
6 pts

This subject includes Cisco Academy modules CCNA "Network Fundamentals" and CCNA "Routing Protocols and Concepts". This subject provides students with a solid basis in networking and routing. This involves an examination of networking from the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) 7 layer model and TCP/IP perspectives. Students will learn the function and operation of appropriate equipment from each layer. Finally, given a small to medium network specification, students will perform the task of commissioning a network themselves.

ICT113
Computer Systems Hardware And Software
6 pts

This subject includes the Cisco Academy module "IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software". This subject is an introduction to computer systems hardware and software, emphasising the PC as an example of a modern computer system. It will embody all aspects of hardware construction, fault-finding and commissioning of a system to a basic specification. In addition to hardware issues, an appropriate operating system will be selected for installation and commission. Appropriate hardware devices and associated software will also be selected, installed and commissioned to meet a given set of specifications. Basic Soldering and Desoldering techniques will be applied to build a simple electronic device.

ICT114
Mathematics For Computing
6 pts

Mathematics is an underlying discipline that provides the theoretical basis for much of computer hardware architectural design, software algorithm design and user data manipulation algorithms. IT professionals need an introductory understanding of the relevant mathematical concepts in order to made sound professional judgements when analysing, designing and implementing software systems.

ICT115
Object-Oriented Design And Programming
6 pts

This subject serves as an introduction to Object Oriented computer programming. The major paradigms of program design will be discussed, along with coding and program design tools. Students will then be exposed to hands-on experience designed to consolidate the concepts learnt in lectures.

ICT117
Systems Analysis And Design
6 pts

Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) are the fundamental investigation and planning activities associated with the development of computer-based information systems. They constitute the major components of professional activities before and during the software development stage of the information system lifecycle. Project Management is closely linked to SAD and is the management of the implementation of this set of activities.

ICT118
Database And Information Retrieval
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT 115
After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to understand difference between different database architectures, relational database management system and structure query language. Students will be able to design and create database as per the requirements, and write SQL statements for data definition, data creation and data manipulation language.

ICT122
Switching Principles And Wan Technologies
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT112
This subject includes Cisco Academy modules CCNA "LAN Switching and Wireless" and CCNA "Accessing the WAN".
This subject examines the principles of switching and common routing and wide area network technologies. The students will examine the fundamentals of switched network design especially the use of trunking and VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks), culminating in a network design involving configuration and commissioning the network. Students will then examine principles of scaling IP (Internet Protocol) address and current WAN (Wide Area Network) technologies.

ICT123
Computer Architecture
6 pts

This subject is intended to be an introduction to the principles of computer architecture. Features of computer architecture will be discussed with particular emphasis on performance enhancement techniques. The architectural features and performance of different computer systems will be compared. Finally, parallel architectures will be introduced, which will define the direction of all modern computer architecture designs.

ICT212
Advanced Routing
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT122
This subject includes Cisco Academy module CCNP "Implementing IP Routing". This subject builds on the basic routing principles considered in first year. It is designed to take students to the level of system evaluation and configuration. Students will be expected to exhibit a higher level of autonomy in designing, configuring and commissioning a medium sized network.

ICT213
Multi-User Operating Systems Administration
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT123
This subject is targeted towards Linux Professional Institute certification. This subject introduces students to the technical and administrative challenges of centrally controlling a multi-user network. The Unix environment will be introduced, along with such concepts as multitasking, security, print management and data backup. The technical aspects of installation and maintenance will also be discussed.

ICT215
Business Management
6 pts

This subject is an introductory management course for those who have technical abilities as potential IT managers. It is intended to provide a framework of understanding and motivation for participants to pursue further management studies so that they have the capability and insights to manage IT departments or small IT businesses. In this subject two aspects of Business Management will be examined: organisational behaviour and basic accounting concepts. Styles of organisational structure, leadership and the effective management of people will also be explored. Some theoretical concepts will be introduced related to the various categories of management style and the relationships between people in organisations. The course has an emphasis on applied academic understandings with a strong emphasis  placed on observing and reporting on real examples in order to demonstrate the value of these concepts. The subject will also investigate principles of sound business accounting practice and introduce various tools for financial planning and analysis, along with the reasons for their value in decision making.

ICT216
Wireless Technologies
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT 122
Cisco Wireless Certification. As technology continues to evolve, wireless technologies are finding their way to the forefront of networking solutions to business requirements. This clearly indicates the progression from a fixed wired type of connectivity to a more fluid, mobile workforce that can work when, where, and how they want. This subject deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of wireless technologies. The CCNA Wireless curriculum includes information and practice activities to prepare students for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in Small and Medium Business and Enterprise networks. After completing the subject, students should have the associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. They are also able to support a basic wireless network on a Cisco WLAN in a SMB to enterprise network.

ICT218
Internet Technologies
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT116
This subject is designed to introduce students to many of the technical issues arising from the use of the Web. In particular, the issues of accessabulity, usablity, and design guidelinesa will be explored. The technologies supporintg web based sysrtems will be covered.

ICT219
Network Security
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT122
This subject includes Cisco Academy module CCNA "Security". This subject serves as an introduction to the problems posed by data security in networked computer systems. The vulnerability of these systems to malicious activity will firstly be considered. This will follow on to the various technical methodologies and management policies designed to protect systems from such activity. The emphasis will be on higher level activities such as policy decisions and network configuration. Students will be exposed to advanced techniques in network security and will consolidate these with laboratory and assignment work.

ICT223
Operating Systems 1
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT213
This subject is targeted towards the Microsoft "Windows Server 2008 Active Directory" certification. This subject examines the structure and function of an Operating System and includes managing accounts and resources, maintaining servers, monitor server performance, and safeguarding data. Students will plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Directory Service infrastructure which centralizes control of network services, stores objects securely in a logical structure and optimizes network traffic. Students will consolidate these concepts with hands on laboratory work.

ICT224
Enterprise Virtualisation
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT213
This subject includes VMWare Academy courseware. This subject provides students with knowledge and skills in the different techniques of virtualization and how these can be applied in an enterpise environment involving data centres and cloud systems.

ICT312
Multilayer Switching
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT122
This subject includes Cisco Academy module CCNP "Implementing IP Switching". This subject builds on the concepts of routing and remote access introduced in second year. A strong emphasis will be placed on practical work to enhance these concepts. Students will be exposed to the challenge of designing and implementing a multilayer switching design local area network.

ICT313
Operating Systems 2
6 pts

This subject builds on the concepts developed in Operating Systems 1 and comprises two modules. They provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, manage, design and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure.

ICT315
Entrepreneurship And Innovation
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT223
This unit provides students with an understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation and new venture management. Students will learn how to leverage business management knowledge and use it successfully in entrepreneurial ventures.  A key focus will be the development of enterprising and entrepreneurial attitudes, skills and behaviours to ensure the effective establishment of management and work, regardless of the organisational context.

ICT317
Ict Sustainability
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT212, ICT213 and ICT215
The ICT industry global accounts for 2% of all carbon emissions. It is incumbent on the ICT industry to reduce this figure. The ICT Sustainability subject will examine the issues of climate change and investigate possible mitigation techniques. The latest ICT technologies, that will reduce the carbon footprint of the ICT industry will be examined. The subject will incorporate thought leadership which will consider incorporating Green IT into the business environment.

ICT318
Strategic Project Management
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT117
Correct Project Management of information systems development projects is the most significant indicator for project success. Information Technology (IT) professionals will either be managed on, or themselves manage, information system development projects for a significant proportion of their careers. This aspect of the IT discipline is fundamental to competent professional practice.

ICT319
Network Design Project
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT216
After completion of this subject, students will gain skill and knowledge necessary to design small and medium-sized computer network including LAN, WAN and wireless network. Student will also learn to transform their technical skill into real life scenario by working on a project involving network design.

ICT320
Computer Systems Project
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT 318
This subject provides students with an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and practical skills learned during the course. Each student will undertake an ICT-based project. The aim of the project will be to develop a new ICT product or enhance an existing system. Each project will go through the various system development life cycle stages including project planning, design, implementation and testing. Students will present their project outcomes and demonstrate working of the project during a seminar arranged by a project coordinator at the end of the semester.

ICT321
Emerging Technologies
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT212, ICT213 and ICT218
This subject is designed to keep students abreast of current trends and potential future changes in technology. A selection of technologies will be discussed, along with the reasons for their emergence and/or their potential to transform the current technology market. It is envisaged that this subject will be where new technologies will be explored.

ICT322
Internetworking Troubleshooting
6 pts

This subject introduces the students to effective techniques in finding and solving problems within a medium sized WAN and LAN network design. Various debugging methodologies, diagnosis tools and documentation techniques will be introduced in lectures and consolidated with the use of case studies, real examples and short tests.

ICT323
Operating Systems 3
6 pts

This subject is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 as part of a larger security infrastructure, and provide students with the knowledge and skills to design a secure network infrastructure.

ICT330
Systems Programming Using C
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT115 and ICT213
This subject provides students with a working knowledge of the C programming language and how programming in an operating systems environment is done.

ICT331
Enterprise Architecture
6 pts

Prerequisites: ICT221
This subject provides students with an introduction to Information Systems (IS) Enterprise Architectures as frameworks for planning a business’s IS infrastructure.

All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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