This course provides a thorough and practical grounding in network design, network administration, network management and security. Course Description The Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security provides a thorough and practical grounding in network design, network administration, network management and security. The flexible course structure will give you the opportunity to tailor the course 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 prepares students to sit one or more industry certification exams. These certifications 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 may apply for the Master of Information Technology program. The following employers are increasingly concerned with network performance and security: network service providers, banking and finance organisations, government and the military. There is also scope to work as an independent network and security consultant. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification exam. Course Structure Course Structure - 24 credit points Core Units - 15 credit points Specified Electives - 9 credit points