Information technology is at the forefront of innovation and is a driving force in the transformation of organisations in both longstanding and emerging industries. As a result, demand for highly-skilled IT workers has never been greater, offering a diverse and stimulating career path with global demand.

This specialisation is for the students who are interested to build their career in computer networking and network engineering. The specialisation begins with the fundamental computer networking concepts and then discussed advanced topics such as routing and switching and network design. Advanced topics related to networking such as virtualisation, network security and IT infrastructure management are also discussed in this specialisation.

A top-rated degree

With a strong focus on employability, the Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisations) incorporates major business applications of IT and includes subjects based on the Help Desk Analyst and Certified Desktop Technician certifications, helping you secure your first job in the industry. The Good Universities Guide 2018/19 lists Charles Sturt University's computing and information systems grads as having the highest graduate employment rate in Australia.

Make your studies wireless

Study at a Charles Sturt University campus, a Charles Sturt University Study Centre or online from almost anywhere in the world. You can choose between full-time, part-time on-campus and online study options to match your work and lifestyle commitments or combine your studies at Charles Sturt University with study at TAFE. If you already hold relevant TAFE qualifications, you could even reduce the time it takes to complete your degree by obtaining recognition of prior study.

Boost your potential

As well as covering the core components of the information systems and computing disciplines – such as databases, digital communications, programming, information security and project management – our course offers you four areas of specialisation to suit your interests: business analysis, network engineering, software development and systems administration.

Further study

High-achieving graduates may also choose to further their education by joining Honours or master's programs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project manager

Network engineer

Systems architect

Systems administrator

Systems analyst

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits courses in Information Technology to verify that they meet professional standards in terms of content, staff skills, teaching facility and quality assurance. The Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisations) is fully accredited at the Professional level by the ACS until 2022.