Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design and Management)

Every major company in the world now relies on networks to survive Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and applications to achieve greater strategic advantage through for example the use of social media and cloud computing Whether it s a multinational company with offices throughout the world or a small start-up business IT networks provide the means by which people can stay connected with each other and the latest information Network managers ensure networks operate reliably so that their performance is appropriate to the organisation s needs as well as being made secure from external threats By studying network design and management you will develop the skills necessary to build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a competitive global market This degree The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT including Database management Programming Information systems analysis and design Communications and networks Security eBusiness Project management Web-based technology Professional practice in IT You will be able to choose your major in your second year after studying a common core of subjects that links our computer science IT and information systems degrees Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer science and IT programming problem solving network and communications web technology data management system analysis human computer interaction and project management You ll also complete a final-year capstone team project You can also choose to study a double degree with Engineering Mathematics Science Creative Arts or Business These programs of study will provide you with a broad experience of technology using various industry products such as Microsoft Apple Oracle SAP and Cisco What you will study The Network Design and Management subjects in this course will provide you with an understanding of requirements gathering requirements analysis and the development of logical design to physical application You ll learn how architectures provide the framework for addressing and routing performance characteristics security and network management In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project developing solutions to real-world problems provided by our industry partners

Duration: 13

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