Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

35,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BIT

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia – and around the world – with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 new jobs needed by 20261.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) will see you focus on the security of business information systems in small to large enterprises. You will gain an in-depth theoretical understanding, as well as the practical skills needed to identify, analyse and mitigate risks in the management of a secure network.
Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the program has also been designed to prepare you to sit industry certification exams in Cisco, including Cisco-Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco-Certified Network Professional (CCNP) so that you may pursue highly regarded industry certification as well.
You will enjoy a modern, practical approach to your IT education, with significant opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in real-world settings so that you graduate ready to meet the demands of industry.  
1Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2020

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

BIT

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Cyber security is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia – and around the world – with rapid technological advancement and the evolving threat environment increasing demand that is set to see around 17,000 new jobs needed by 20261.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) will see you focus on the security of business information systems in small to large enterprises. You will gain an in-depth theoretical understanding, as well as the practical skills needed to identify, analyse and mitigate risks in the management of a secure network.
Professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society, the program has also been designed to prepare you to sit industry certification exams in Cisco, including Cisco-Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco-Certified Network Professional (CCNP) so that you may pursue highly regarded industry certification as well.
You will enjoy a modern, practical approach to your IT education, with significant opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in real-world settings so that you graduate ready to meet the demands of industry.  
1Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2020

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

1110+
66+
7+
50+
169+
6+
60+
26+

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:


- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or - Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
OR
Completed one of the following professional courses:
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) CompTIA A+ Certification Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)     Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Bangladesh HSC – 4 Canada High School (OSSD) – 65 Eynesbury FSP – 330 German Abitur – 3 HKDSE (Best 5) – 16 India (Best 4) – 65 Kenya KCSE (average) – B+ Malaysia STPM (Best 3) – 6 Malaysia UEC – 30 Nepal HSEB – 65 Norway GPA – 3 Pakistan HSSC – 85 Sri Lanka Levels (Best 3) – 7 Sweden GPA – 13 Vietnam – 7.5
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,301 AUD
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International Students

35,300 AUD
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