Here is what the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) pathway to Honours qualification offered by Flinders University covers and who it is designed for.
Get equipped with the skills to design and implement local and internet-wide communication systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of computer security, communications technology, administration, network engineering, enterprise systems and information networks. Graduates possess high-demand qualifications for the technology-driven marketplace. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level and recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord, graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals. Students completing this degree will have the opportunity to undertake a one year honours degree in the fourth year.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems) pathway to Honours has been designed to provide a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of network systems and information technology more generally. It provides a comprehensive understanding of computer security, communications technology, administration, network engineering, enterprise systems and information networks.
The Honours year in Network and Cybersecurity Systems has been designed to provide graduates with a reinforcement of the theoretical and the practical aspects of information technology with a focus on gaming systems, their application, development and management with a strong ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems.
Practical experience
This degree provides students with the opportunity to gain first-hand industry experience with a 12 to 20 week industry placement preparing them for the workforce and giving them the opportunity to build industry connections and develop practical skills, ensuring they are career ready.
Your career
On completion of the degree students will be able to competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex networked information systems and demonstrate a broad understanding of the information technology and network systems disciplines. And to apply research skills appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation.
This degree prepares graduates to be able to design implement, maintain and manage networked computer systems. Potential occupations may include network engineer, cloud applications net developer and information technology security analyst; potential employers may include information technology services, educational institutions and the defence industry.