This program aims to: retrain professionals wishing to move into ICT careers in networking meet the needs of industry for computer network professionals target a number of industry-based certifications: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), and CCNA Security provide a thorough and practical grounding in networking, security, network design, administration and management provide a solid foundation for the development of web and mobile applications prepare students for professional practice through an understanding of project management, professional ethics, and the role of information systems in organisations, and meet students' needs by allowing specialisation through project work and subject choice.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.