Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration

Program Overview

This Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration provides a comprehensive foundation in networking, cybersecurity, and systems administration. Through online delivery, experienced faculty, and industry partnerships, students gain practical skills and knowledge to excel in high-level roles in the IT industry. The program covers topics such as network fundamentals, cybersecurity threats, Linux server administration, cloud computing, and professional communications.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Networking Fundamentals (ITC542):
Introduces the fundamental concepts of computer networks, including network protocols, network topologies, and network security.
• Cyber Security Fundamentals (ITI581):
Provides an overview of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques used to protect against them.
• Topics in Information Technology Ethics (ITC506):
Examines the ethical implications of information technology, including issues such as privacy, intellectual property, and social responsibility.
• Wireless Communications (ITC513):
Explores the principles and technologies of wireless communications, including cellular networks, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Linux Server Administration (ITC514):
Provides hands-on experience in administering Linux servers, including topics such as system configuration, user management, and security.
• Programming Principles (ITC558):
Introduces the fundamental concepts of programming, including data types, variables, control structures, and functions.
• Internet of Things (ITC560):
Examines the principles and technologies of the Internet of Things, including sensors, actuators, and data analytics.
• Cloud Computing (ITC561):
Explores the principles and technologies of cloud computing, including cloud architectures, cloud services, and cloud security.
• Cloud Privacy and Security (ITC568):
Examines the privacy and security challenges associated with cloud computing, and the techniques used to protect cloud data and applications.
• Network Security and Cryptography (ITC593):
Provides an overview of network security threats and vulnerabilities, as well as the techniques used to protect against them.
• Professional Systems Security (ITE514):
Examines the principles and practices of professional systems security, including threat assessment, risk management, and security controls.
• Hacking Countermeasures (ITE516):
Explores the techniques used by hackers to compromise computer systems, and the techniques used to protect against them.
• Virtualisation (ITE523):
Examines the principles and technologies of virtualisation, including hypervisors, virtual machines, and virtual networks.
• Server Administration (ITE527):
Provides hands-on experience in administering Windows servers, including topics such as system configuration, user management, and security.
• Architecting Cloud Solutions (ITE531):
Explores the principles and practices of architecting cloud solutions, including cloud architecture patterns, cloud security, and cloud management.
• Containers and Virtualisation (ITE532):
Examines the principles and technologies of containers and virtualisation, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenStack.

Teaching:

• Online delivery format provides flexibility and accessibility.
• Experienced academic staff and industry-based lecturers provide up-to-date knowledge and insights.
• Industry partnerships ensure that the program remains relevant to the needs of the networking and systems administration industry.
• Six intake terms and session start dates allow students to start their studies at a time that suits them.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Networking and Systems Administration will be qualified for high-level roles in network administration, network engineering, and systems administration in the public or private sector.