Overview
The internet is a collection of separate physical networks, interconnected by a common protocol, to form a single logical network. The internet is the substrate and chief communications backbone for the world wide web that provides for the flow of data between applications that may be geographically distributed. How can… For more content click the Read More button below.
The internet is a collection of separate physical networks, interconnected by a common protocol, to form a single logical network. The internet is the substrate and chief communications backbone for the world wide web that provides for the flow of data between applications that may be geographically distributed. How can a network operator guarantee that its resources are utilised properly? How can the network guarantee that the users and applications receive a desired level of service? Are there better ways of designing/implementing protocols for communications? These non-trivial problems must be solved for successful internetworking.
The Internetworking stream is suitable for graduates with an interest in the field of networking. The stream prepares graduates for employment as network engineers, telecommunication and network software developers, research scientists, network administrators.
The Internetworking stream in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Information Technology programs exposes students to the building blocks of the internet, routing algorithms and switching techniques for new networking requirements with an emphasis on the next generation of internet architectures and protocols. Students will develop skills in performance analysis and capacity planning to cope with projected higher loads.
The Internetworking stream is suitable for graduates with an interest in the field of networking. The stream prepares graduates for employment as network engineers, telecommunication and network software developers, research scientists, network administrators.
The Internetworking stream in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Information Technology programs exposes students to the building blocks of the internet, routing algorithms and switching techniques for new networking requirements with an emphasis on the next generation of internet architectures and protocols. Students will develop skills in performance analysis and capacity planning to cope with projected higher loads.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology
Faculty:Faculty of Engineering
CampusSydney
Units of Credit:96
Typical duration:2 Year(s)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC.
Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Students must take 36 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.
Disciplinary Electives42 Units of Credit:
Students must take 42 UOC of the following courses.
Note: Students may choose up to two Level 4 or higher elective courses outside of the School of Computer Science and Engineering. These courses are listed under "Non-Computing Electives".
Note: Students may choose up to two Level 4 or higher elective courses outside of the School of Computer Science and Engineering. These courses are listed under "Non-Computing Electives".
Non-Computing Electives
The following courses are outside the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and within the maximum 12 UOC Level 4 or higher elective courses outside of the CSE rule.
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge (ADK) Requirement
At least 36 UOC of Disciplinary Elective, Prescribed Elective and/or Non-Computing Elective courses chosen must be taken from the following Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Course List.
Project Option
Students are required to complete COMP9900. They can instead complete a more substantial project by replacing COMP9900 and 6 or 12 UOC of Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses with the following research project course combinations:
COMP9991 Research Project A and COMP9992 Research Project B (12 UOC in total)
or
COMP9991 Research Project A and COMP9993 Research Project C (18 UUC in total)
Substitution for COMP9900 is subject to meeting the following criteria:
• completed (or have advanced standing in) 72 UOC; and
• obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
• maintained a distinction level performance in the program
Students who complete these research projects do not complete COMP9900 Information Technology Project.
COMP9991 Research Project A and COMP9992 Research Project B (12 UOC in total)
or
COMP9991 Research Project A and COMP9993 Research Project C (18 UUC in total)
Substitution for COMP9900 is subject to meeting the following criteria:
• completed (or have advanced standing in) 72 UOC; and
• obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
• maintained a distinction level performance in the program
Students who complete these research projects do not complete COMP9900 Information Technology Project.
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