Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Networks and Cybersecurity Major)

• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Digital Services
• Software Development

• Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
• Master of Computer and Information Sciences
• Master of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Study the basics and infrastructure of networking, and learn to configure, implement and analyse network devices. This includes information network administration and cybersecurity to an advanced level.

You'll study six core courses that cover foundational computing knowledge. You also become more familiar with networks and the internet, exploring data communications and computer networking principles in a network environment.

• COMP500 Programming Concepts and Techniques
• COMP501 Computing Technology in Society
• COMP507 IT Project Management
• COMP508 Database System Design
• DIGD507 Mahitahi/Collaborative Practices
• MATH503 Mathematics for Computing

• COMP504 Networks and Internet

You also take the first course for your second major, minor or elective courses.

Courses you study this year include network and system administration, applications, and operating systems.

• COMP604 Operating Systems
• COMP607 Information Security Technologies
• COMP609 Network and System Administration
• ENEL611 Computer Network Applications

You also continue to take courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

This year you complete courses related to network security, network technologies, enterprise networks, secure systems, and information security management.

• COMP715 Network Security
• One of:
  • COMP714 Advanced Network Technologies
  • COMP729 Enterprise Networks
• One of:
  • COMP716 Highly Secure Systems
  • COMP718 Information Security Management

You also take the final courses for your chosen second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

The Research and Development Project course in your final year brings together the skills you've developed throughout your degree. You apply what you've learnt throughout your studies in a project for an industry client or research centre, under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.

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