Course

Master of Advanced Networking

Approved Abbreviation: MAdvNetworking

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3722.1

This online Masters course consists of a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Networking and a Masters dissertation. The postgraduate diploma consists of four professional vocational units, which include the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) materials. It will provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to install, configure and maintain local and wide area networks. Students will be provided with hands-on experience of configuring networks using online tools The final dissertation draws together the knowledge and skills in a research-based project. Professionals in IT and related fields will benefit from the completion of a dissertation, helping them to develop the skills required for systematically addressing problems in their own organisations. The Masters is also relevant as a basis for further studies at doctoral level or for students working professionally requiring knowledge and experience of advanced networking and research methods.

Study Mode
Three years part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in computing, information systems, information and communication technology or software engineering

Seven plus years full time equivalent work experience in computer networking or communication technology.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

A significant part of this course is based on Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) curricula. Applicants will need an understanding of the principals covered in the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) course before enrolment. In addition, to obtain CCNP certification a successful pass grade in BOTH CCNP and CCNA certification examinations are required.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to Western Sydney University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Recommended Sequence

Part-Time

Year 1

Autumn session

301065

Advanced Routing

Spring session

301066

Multilayer Switching

At this point, students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Networking

Year 2