Flinders University
Master of Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity Systems)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn advanced studies in information technology, with particular emphasis on the techniques required to design, develop, secure and manage an enterprise’s networked information systems.
Course overview
The course capitalises on the demand for professionals across a continually widening range of applications, from intelligent consumer goods such as mobile phones and cars through to electronic medical records. It addresses the profession’s growing concern regarding the skills shortage in the area of cybersecurity.
The focus on Flinders University’s strengths in the design, implementation and management of enterprise information technology and the secure and interconnected application of information technology for information retrieval, analysis and visualisation characterise this program. The course integrates with the strong and active research and development program in the College of Science and Engineering, carried out as externally funded research and development.
Key facts
What you will study
You must complete 16 core topics (72 units)
Core
- Data Engineering GE
- Systems Software GE
- Networking Fundamentals GE
- Advanced Professional Skills
- Computer Programming 2 GE
- Networks and Cybersecurity GE
- Routing and Switching GE
Option
Select 4.5 units from the following:
- Computer Mathematics GE
- Data Science GE
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
- Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science from an approved tertiary institution.
- However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English Language requirements
International Student English Language Requirements
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
- Analyse, evaluate, create and manage policies and procedures to manage and secure networked solutions
- Analyse the nature and extent of network and security problems and be able to adapt to new and emerging threats
- Critically analyse and communicate the ethical, security and privacy issues in the modern networked world
- Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions
- Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programming, security, database and web technologies, and which align with business needs and industry standards
- Understand and analyse human factors and apply ethical and professional practices
- Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
Career outcomes
Potential occupations include:
- Network Administrator
- System Analyst
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Security Auditor
- Programmer
- Researcher and Developer
- Networking and Communications Specialist.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fees in 2025: $34,722 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 36 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.