Master of Networking and Systems Administration

Overview

Master the essential skills and knowledge required for advanced networking and systems administration through comprehensive study of network security, service management, architecture, routing, and configuration. Investigate emerging trends in computer networking while developing expertise in analyzing and selecting optimal routing methods and network addressing schemes. Build proficiency in secure network design, server administration, and creating effective Service Level Agreements that meet organizational requirements. Enhance your ability to communicate complex networking concepts and solutions effectively to diverse audiences, from end-users to executive management. Explore and reflect on ethical considerations within the IT discipline while developing professional research skills specifically applicable to network administration roles. Apply your accumulated knowledge and skills through a capstone experience that demonstrates mastery of networking and systems administration principles in real-world scenarios.

Syllabus

Apply knowledge of current trends in network management, particularly in network security, service management, network architecture, routing and configuration.
Investigate emerging trends in computer networking.
Apply skills in analysing and selecting routing methods and network addressing schemes, secure network design, server administration, and the design of Service Level Agreements.
Communicate networking concepts and solutions to people across an organisation, from end-users to upper management.
Reflect on ethical issues related to the IT discipline.
Employ research skills that apply to network administration professionally.
Demonstrate application of knowledge and skills through a capstone experience.