Organisations are increasingly concerned with network performance and security. Develop the skills in demand and have the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career needs. You can choose units to develop skills in security, LAN and wireless network design, global network design or network management. This specialisation will also prepare you to sit one or more industry certification exams. These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA). Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Information Technology.

Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree plus an approved Diploma in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant IT experience; OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus relevant IT experience. Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair. Students who have completed the BSc in Internetworking and Security may not enrol in this course. All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.