Associate Degree of Network Engineering
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00300K
The Associate Degree of Network Engineering will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organisations. Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certification. This course was designed in consultation with and is supported by network engineering industry leaders.
Structure
This two year course covers data networks and their implementation. The course has a strong practical emphasis and students are given extensive opportunities to put theory into practice.Successful completion of the Associate Degree of Network Engineering will enable entry into the third year of Charles Darwin University's Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours.This course is available externally by distance learning for those who are not able to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Distance learning requires reliable broadband internet access.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and CapabilityCUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologySelect Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. Core Units(11 units)110cpCompulsory Core units totalling 110 credit points as detailed below.HIT137 Software NowHIT164 Computing FundamentalsHIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsHIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019)HIT220 Algorithms and ComplexityHIT235 Digital Systems and Computer ArchitectureHIT372 Organisation Network Infrastructure (previously HIT272)HIT274 Network Engineering ApplicationsPMO201 Project ManagementHIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering (replaces HIT174 as a core unit from 2020)Electives(3 units)30cpSelect units totalling 30 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. 160Total Credit PointsStudents who commence in or after 2013No more than 10 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma AQF Level 6 course award.Of the total 160 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 200 level unitsStudents should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.Course Changes from 2020HIT374 Network Engineering Applications replaces HIT174 Network Engineering Concepts as a core unit from 2020. Students who have already completed HIT174 will not be required to complete HIT374.
Subjects
- Engineering and IT
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $29,616 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $29,616 | No |
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