About Bachelor Of Information Technology (networking And Security) in Federation University Australia

Learn how to defend business, government and individuals databases which hold sensitive data. Employment in this area has experienced strong growth over the last ten years, and is forecast to continue to do so.

Your specialisation in security will allow you to be on the frontline of the war in cyberspace and to become familiar with the methods attackers use. You learn to investigate how security breaches occur, how private information is vulnerable and ways to protect it.

You will develop an understanding of the security models provided by the major operating systems involved in modern computer networks. Through lecture and lab work you will delve into networks, their protocols and hardware and investigate how these systems can be vulnerable to a malicious attack. Your problem solving skills will come to the fore, a part of your role may include ethical hacking – testing a system to break-in or to find weak points.

As a network architect, or an IT security specialist, you can look forward to a varied career in information security, IT operations and more.

Career opportunities

• Network administrator
• Ethical hacker
• ICT security specialist
• Network architect and designer
• Networking and security officer
• Product security manager

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*

           *excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
• PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)

Federation University Australia Highlights

Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:

The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year: