Global Utilities

La Trobe University
University Handbook 2010

Coursework programs

Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (SMITCN)

Course structure

The format of this course is the same as the Master of Information Technology, with the requirement that students take five out of a list of eight networking subjects in addition to the seven core subjects:

Upon completion of this course students should possess:

  • a comprehensive understanding of core areas of Information Technology in the ICT industry;
  • skills and ability necessary to function effectively in project teams;
  • skills and abilities to plan and design Networks; and
  • understanding of Wireless communication Networks and Network Security.
Level 1, 2 and 3 subjects (up to two may be taken)

Most subjects have prerequisites.

Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 or
TE-SEM-2
Network Engineering Fundamentals CSE2NEF 15
TE-SEM-1 Intermediate Network Engineering CSE3INE 15
TE-SEM-2 Networks Systems and Web Security CSE3NSW 15
Level 4 subjects (at least three must be taken)
Teaching period Subject name Subject code Credit points
TE-SEM-1 Real-time and Fault-tolerant Systems CSE4RFS 15
TE-SEM-1 Wireless Network Engineering CSE4WNE 15
TE-SEM-1 Communication Protocol Engineering CSE4CPE 15
TE-SEM-2 Mobile and Pervasive Computing CSE4MPC 15
TE-SEM-2 Performance Analysis of Computer Systems CSE4PCS 15
TE-SEM-2 Pervasive Network Design CSE4PND 15

The remaining four subjects may be selected from the lists of subjects under the Master of Information Technology course. A maximum of nine level 1, 2 or 3 subjects in total can be taken (including the core subjects and the special computer network subjects listed above). At least 105 credit points of level 4 subjects must be completed (including CSE4PRG and the special computer networks subjects listed above).

Seminar Program

The seminar program is an integral part of the Masters of Information Technology (Computer Networks) degree. The program covers ethical, professional, and social issues relevant to the information technology industry in an interactive tutorial delivery mode. Tutorials are held throughout the year and attendance at four tutorials within the duration of the course is a hurdle requirement of this program. Students who have not met this hurdle requirement will not qualify for their degree and will not be permitted to graduate.