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Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT)

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia

Bachelor of Networking - Major in Cyber Security

As malware and cybercrime gets more sophisticated, the demand for cyber security professionals is higher than ever. Become a specialist with our new Bachelor of Networking with a Major in Cyber Security. Developed in consultation with industry and based on international best practices, this course will prepare you for one of the fastest growing areas of networking. Learn how to spot complex scams.

Fnd out how passwords are cracked and strengthened. And develop the skills needed to protect and secure enterprise as a whole. This major encourages innovation and creativity, as well as other key employability skills, such as great communication, collaboration, problem solving and self-direction.

Campus Information

Melbourne Campus

Located in the centre of Melbourne Central Business District (CBD), the MIT Melbourne campus is the larger of the two campuses. Situated among shops, restaurants, banks, post offices and entertainment outlets, close to parks and gardens, hospitals, the State Library of Victoria and the Queen Victoria Market, and with easy access to public transport, the MIT Melbourne campus offers the perfect balance between study, work and play.

Sydney Campus

The MIT Sydney campus is located in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD) next to Darling Harbour, one of the city’s largest shopping, food and entertainment precincts. Located right in the heart of the City on Sussex Street, easily accessible by train- we are a few minutes’ walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations.

Intakes

  • March
  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of the Bachelor of Networking course may find employment in areas of network management, system administration and ICT services delivery and management within a wide range of public and private enterprises.  Typical roles include Network Manager, System Administrator, Sales Engineer, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Support Manager, Internet/Intranet Network Manager, Network Analyst, Network Design Engineer, Network Capacity Planner, Network Solutions Architect, Network Security Specialist, Mobile Applications Developer, and Help Desk Manager.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 years post successful completion of course

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Minimum requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Pre-requisite: None

Applicants who studied formal English subjects in the following academic qualifications in  secondary schools may meet English language requirements for undergraduate courses:

  • GCE (General Certificate of Education) ‘A’ or ‘O’ Level English with a minimum grade of B.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard levels) or minimum 5 in English B (Higher Level)
  • Cambridge International IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (A levels and O
  • levels) with a minimum of C grade in English Language, or a minimum grade of B in English as a Second Language (ESL).