Networked IT systems are vital to society and underlie most of our economy. They are the backbone of the seamless online shopping and internet search functions we take for granted, and are fundamental to the telecommunications industry.

In this degree, you’ll develop an in-depth integrated knowledge of advanced concepts in network and internetwork technologies, and learn how to apply them to solving practical problems in networked IT systems, as well as related topics such as network design and security. If you have undergraduate qualifications in IT, computing or engineering (with suitable units in computer programming), this degree will enable you to transition into the internetworking field.

Key Features

• You’ll research and synthesise alternate solutions, concepts and procedures, and apply expert judgement to networking technologies from organisational and innovation perspectives.
• You’ll learn how to synthesise technical knowledge with management and policy aspects of internetworked systems and communicate these ideas to wider management and IT professionals.
• You’ll model and simulate different types of networks to determine operational requirements; identify weaknesses and areas of improvement and design; and configure, validate, implement and trouble-shoot complex internetworked systems.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an industry internship during your studies.
• You’ll have access to modern, innovative technology in our Simulation Hub, and to state-of-the-art teaching spaces where you can collaborate with other students and use a multi-screen, shared visual experience to enhance your learning experience.
• This degree meets the Australian Computer Society professional standards for ICT degrees.
• Macquarie is ranked among the top 250 institutions in the world for computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).

• Cloud computing specialist
• Network administrator
• Network analyst
• Network and systems engineer
• Network architect
• Network manager
• Security specialist