AUT - Networks and Security major: Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
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Networks and Security major: Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Security is an increasingly important issue in light of the vulnerability of an organisation’s information assets through information security threats and attacks. Networks and Security are subject areas that are universally important to information systems.
The Networks and Security major in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (BCIS) includes hands-on projects, and enables you to apply your knowledge in implementing networks and secure systems.
- Provides you with a sound understanding of contemporary information security practices and technologies, and network architectures and tools
- Develops your ability to effectively design and implement network and security solutions
- Learn to relate the net-centric functions, services and best practices to those of other information technology domains
- Opportunity to gain Cisco CCNA certification to Level 4, as well as the requirements of the CCNP certification
- Includes a research and development project involving an industry or research centre client
- A chance to work on a wide range of exciting computing projects with companies like Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Eagle Technology and FutureTech in Year 3, supervised by AUT staff
Structure
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.
Year 1 papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 5:
145612 Applied Communication (15)
405021 Enterprise Systems (15)
405701 Programming 1 (15)
405702 Computing Technology in Society (15)
405703 Foundations of IT Infrastructure (15)
405704 Programming 2 (15)
SELECT ONE
405706 Computer Networking (15)
735316 Computer Network Principles (15)
SELECT ONE
715184 Applied Statistics (15)
715189 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics (15)
715205 Finite Mathematics (15)
715700 Probability Theory and Applications (15)
Year 2 papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 6:
406714 Information Security Technologies (15)
406925 Network and System Administration (15)
406027 IT Project Management (15)
406702 Data and Process Modelling (15)
406703 Logical Database Design (15)
SELECT ONE
406708 Applied Networking (15)
736392 Computer Network Applications (15)
With a further two papers (30 points) from Networks and Security electives or other Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences papers.
Year 3 papers - 120 points in total
CORE PAPERS
Level 7:
407009 Research and Development Project (30)
407713 Network Security (15)
407211 Advanced Internet Technology (15)
407709 Advanced Network Technologies (15)
407710 IT Operations Management (15)
737202 Network Design (30)
With a further three papers (45 points) from Networks and Security electives or other Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences papers.
NETWORKS AND SECURITY ELECTIVES:
Level 6:
406031 IT Service Provision (15)
406704 Programme Design and Construction (15)
406708 Applied Networking (15)
7162691 Introductory Functional Programming (15)
736392 Computer Network Applications (15)
Level 7:
407010 Research and Development Project (15)
407210 Needs Analysis and Acquisition (15)
407211 Advanced Internet Technology (15)
407709 Advanced Network Technologies (15)
407710 IT Operations Management (15)
407701 Artificial Intelligence (15)
407703 IT Project Practice
407705 Web Development (15)
407708 Information Security Management (15)
717286 Highly Secure Systems (15)
717287 Distributed and Mobile Systems (15)
737202 Network Design (30)
Additional course information can also be found here.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- IT security analyst
- Network configuration
- Network designer
- Systems and network administrator