Why Study / Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology, majoring in Network Technology, is designed for students who want to develop professional expertise in computer networks, ICT infrastructure, network administration and network security.

Key benefits include:

• Learn how to design, install and manage complex ICT infrastructure.
• Develop knowledge of computer communications, network configurations and server environments.
• Build practical networking skills through Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning programme.
• Gain hands-on experience in industry-class networking laboratories featuring 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices.
• Develop skills in assessing network security risks and configuring servers.
• Learn to communicate technology solutions to stakeholders.
• Complete six professionally focused, industry-linked projects during the degree.
• The Network Technology major provides preparation for four Cisco certifications upon graduation, according to Swinburne's current programme information.
• The degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• Students can also undertake an optional six- or 12-month professional work placement.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology requires 300 credit points.

The Network Technology major contributes 100 credit points through eight major units.

Current Network Technology major units are:

1. Networks and Switching — TNE10006 — 12.5 credit points
2. User Experience Design Project — ICT20025 — 12.5 credit points
3. Network Routing Principles — TNE20002 — 12.5 credit points
4. Data Visualisation — COS30045 — 12.5 credit points
5. Enterprise Network Server Administration — TNE30018 — 12.5 credit points
6. Advanced Web Development — COS30020 — 12.5 credit points
7. Secure Remote Access Networks — TNE30012 — 12.5 credit points
8. ICT Innovation Project — ICT30016 — 12.5 credit points

Core units in the current indicative course sequence include:

• Web Development — COS10005
• ICT Inquiry Project — ICT10022
• Network Administration — TNE10005
• Introduction to Programming — COS10009
• Technology in an Indigenous Context Project — COS10025
• Fundamentals of Data Management — COS20015
• ICT Project A — ICT30017
• ICT Project B — ICT30018

The current indicative sequence includes:

Year 1:

• Web Development
• ICT Inquiry Project
• Network Administration
• Introduction to Programming
• Technology in an Indigenous Context Project
• Networks and Switching
• Approved electives

Year 2:

• User Experience Design Project
• Network Routing Principles
• Fundamentals of Data Management
• Approved electives

Year 3:

• ICT Project A
• Data Visualisation
• Enterprise Network Server Administration
• ICT Project B
• Advanced Web Development
• Secure Remote Access Networks
• ICT Innovation Project
• Approved elective/study component

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology currently offers three principal majors:

• Information Technology
• Network Technology
• Software Technology

The selected major is Network Technology.

The Network Technology major focuses on:

• Computer networking
• Network switching
• Network routing
• Network administration
• Enterprise network servers
• Secure remote access
• ICT infrastructure
• Network security
• Data visualisation
• Web development
• ICT innovation projects

Programme Highlights

• 3-year bachelor degree.
• 300 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus.
• CRICOS course code 088401M.
• Network Technology major.
• ACS professional accreditation.
• Work Integrated Learning guaranteed as part of the bachelor degree.
• Six professionally focused, industry-linked projects.
• Access to industry-class networking facilities.
• 17 network racks and 700 Cisco devices in the networking laboratory.
• Four Cisco certifications associated with the Network Technology major.
• Practical study in network switching, routing, server administration and secure remote access.
• Optional six- or 12-month professional work placement.
• Opportunity to combine the degree with additional majors, co-majors, minors or advanced minors where permitted.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne's current Network Technology programme information identifies career opportunities including:

• Security consultant
• Network or systems administrator
• Information security analyst

Swinburne's international course guide also identifies Network Technology career pathways such as:

• Network technician
• Telecommunication network designer
• Telecommunication network developer
• Network architect
• IT consultant

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

Current Swinburne information confirms:

• The standard Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology remains a 3-year degree.
• The current CRICOS code is 088401M.
• The Network Technology major consists of eight units worth 100 credit points.
• 2027 starts are scheduled for 1 March and 2 August at Hawthorn.
• Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed component of Swinburne's bachelor degrees.
• Six professionally focused, industry-linked projects are included in this degree.
• The course is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
• Students can undertake an optional six- or 12-month professional placement.
• Students undertaking a professional placement will have an increase in total course fees.
• The Network Technology major provides preparation for four Cisco certifications, according to Swinburne's current course information.
• The exact study sequence can change according to unit availability, prerequisites, advanced standing and exemptions.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this programme in Australia will generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

Key requirements include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Enrolment in the relevant CRICOS-registered course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
• Meeting applicable health requirements.
• Meeting applicable character requirements.
• Demonstrating financial capacity where required.
• Providing all required supporting documents.
• Complying with the conditions attached to the Student visa.

Study conditions:

• International students in Australia holding Student visas must study full-time and on campus for this programme.
• Fully online study is not available to international students in Australia who hold a Student visa.

Work rights:

• Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.
• Students can generally work unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
• Students generally cannot start work before their course begins unless they held another visa that permitted work when they applied for the Student visa.
• Specific exemptions can apply to mandatory work experience that is a registered component of the course.