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La Trobe University

Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks)

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Specialise in network administration with our Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks). Students will focus on data communications and networks, networks and system security, network design and management, application protocol, and wireless networks. Seminars on IT-related ethical, professional and social issues are a key component of the degree. As well as lectures, students have opportunities to complete a software engineering project, an industry-related project or write a minor thesis on computer networks. Graduates will have skills in Java programming and the fundamentals of IT-related mathematics, algorithms and data structures, and system design engineering.

Structure

Possible subjects include Networks Systems and Web Security, Real-time and Fault-tolerant Systems, Wireless Network Engineering, Communication Protocol Engineering, Mobile and Pervasive Computing, Performance Analysis of Computer Systems, and Pervasive Network Design.

Subjects

  • Computer networks

Standard entry requirements

  • Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place
  • Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Recognition

The Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks) is conditionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks) may apply for membership with the ACS. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

Further information

Students without the appropriate computer science background may be required to commence three weeks earlier than semester start dates to undertake accelerated first-year computer science subjects

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