新南威爾士州政府職業(yè)技術(shù)學(xué)院

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Security) is a three-year professional degree offered by TAFE NSW Higher Education that prepares you for employment as a network security specialist in this fast growing and dynamic industry.

The course combines a thorough coverage of the skills and knowledge in network security using a practical hands-on approach with the development of skills such as communication, problem solving and critical thinking - resulting in well-trained, analytical IT specialists. The course includes presentations and case studies by leading professional experts, so that students develop tools and techniques for solving the security issues and challenges facing the business world today.

TAFE NSW has developed this degree in consultation with industry and has created a program that gives you what employers are looking for right now. This degree combines strong technical skills-based training with the analytical problem-solving focus of a higher education program. Features of the degree include:

strong industry involvement ensures training aligns with current government priorities and employer needs

small class sizes with greater individual attention and support

balance of solid technical grounding and specialist expertise. Students will develop into well rounded IT professionals - analytical thinkers and problem solvers

guest lectures from leading industry professionals

simulated real world training environments incorporating current cybercrime case studies

state-of-the-art wireless and network connected building with free Wi-Fi for students

prepares you to sit for recognized industry certifications (such as Cisco CCNA and CCNP)

membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

recognition of prior learning process for those already working in the industry

The degree provides you with a solid foundation in network design, administration and security with a focus on critical analysis and problem-solving skills to analyze security risks and apply appropriate mechanisms and policies to secure networks.

Alongside the core subjects you will be able to choose from a number of electives that give you the opportunity to move into specialist areas of interest.