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Master of Information Technology - Cyber Security and Networking

Australia

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What will I learn?

Cyber security and networking provides a thorough and practical grounding in network design, network administration, network management and security. This course will give you a deep understanding of information technology (IT) methodologies to help organisations achieve their goals and objectives.

Studying this course is flexible, allowing you to choose units to develop your skills or build on your current skillset. You can also tailor the course to meet your career goals and needs.

3 reasons to study Cyber Security and Networking at Murdoch

  1. Make use of our brand-new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities
  2. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real-world IT problems
  3. Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

  • Network management and security
  • Global network design
  • Troubleshooting network problems
  • LAN and wireless network design

Your career

There is a critical need for modern IT professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing information systems in a wide range of sectors including: network service providers, banking and finance organisations, government and the military. You could also work as an independent network and security consultant. Careers could include:

  • IT Project Manager
  • Business Intelligence Officer
  • Network Administrator
  • Independent Network and Security Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Telecommunications Manager

Which department am I in?

School of Information Technology

CRICOS

057275B

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
A$33,000.00 (US$ 21,777) per year
AUD $66,000 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Murdoch University

Perth Campus,

90 South Street,

MURDOCH,

Western Australia,

6150, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience.Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

English Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0; CAE - 169 overall with no band below 169; PTE - 50 with no band below 50; TOEFL IBT - 73 with no band less than 18; OET - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Murdoch University

Murdoch’s creative approach to education gives students the support and opportunities to think critically and forge their own career pathways.

  • Six university campuses across three countries
  • Home to over 25,000 students from 90 countries
  • AUD 2.5 million awarded in scholarships annually
  • Top Australian university for industry co-authored papers

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