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COMNTSEC01 Computer networks and security

Faculty of Information Technology

Computer networks and security (COMNTSEC01) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 12 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 5 courses, including Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Information Technology; and Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Information Technology.

Credit points
48
Units
12
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
5 courses

The 2027 handbook has no page for COMNTSEC01. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

Computer networks and security focuses on the principles, practice and management of computer networks and security technologies used within an organisation for their information needs. You will learn how to design and develop computer networks and monitor their performance, incorporate security measures to protect corporate information systems and their access through the internet, and develop secure applications systems. It will prepare you for careers in technical positions responsible for building, managing and maintaining secure IT infrastructure.

Availability
Computer networks and security is listed in C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor and a major.

Structure

Computer networks and security48 credit points
Double degree with software engineering48 credit points

Programming unit

6 credit points

Additional level 3 unit

6 credit points

Additional Faculty of Information Technology unit

6 credit points
You must complete one level 2 or level 3 FIT-coded unit

Courses that offer it

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Design, implement and maintain secure computer systems and networks

Common questions

What units are in Computer networks and security?

It lists 12 units, including FIT1045, FIT1047, FIT1048, FIT1051, FIT2081, FIT2093, FIT2100 and FIT3031. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook years
202020212022