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Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications

Provider:
Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA)
Course Code:
BNeT
CRICOS Code:
0101638
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
6-Semester
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 48,000 - 57,600 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications (BNeT) course is grounded in foundational mathematics, programming, networking and telecommunications units. These skills and knowledge are then built on in a series of units covering the main areas of today’s Networking and Telecommunications industry, including the following: cloud computing; wireless and mobile technologies; operating systems; IP networks; switched and routed networks; optical transmission networks; MPLS networking; and Voice over IP.

Course Structure

This course consists of 24 units (22 core units & 2 elective units) which are to be completed over the duration of 6 semesters. 

The following subjects will be taught:

  • Fundamentals of computer system hardware and software 
  • Introduction to computer networking 
  • Mathematics for computing 
  • Professional Business Communications 
  • Principles of network administration 
  • Foundations of programming 
  • Introduction to telecommunications systems 
  • Business ethics and corporate social responsibility 
  • Cloud computing 
  • Mobile and wireless technologies 
  • Operating Systems and administration 
  • Scalable IP networks 
  • Implementing switched and routed networks 
  • Network Security 
  • Enterprise virtualisation 
  • Broadband access technologies and networks 
  • Optical transmission networks 
  • Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Networking 
  • Interior routing protocols and their implementation 
  • Telecommunications network management 
  • ICT Project 
  • Unified Communications 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

Students must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent secondary qualification overseas.

Other ways of entry may be:

  •  An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university; or
  • One year of successful full-time study in an accredited course at a university or other higher education provider; or
  • Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)
Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing certified evidence of an IELTS test result of 6.0 with no band under 6.0 (or equivalent alternative), issued no more than two (2) years prior to date of application.
English Language Requirements Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. Acceptable evidence of English proficiency include:
  • Successful completion of an AQF Level 5 Diploma or above with at least one (1) year of full-time study in English at an Australian registered vocational or higher education.
  • Applicants who do not meet the specified English proficiency requirements must enrol in an English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program at PIA or a provider of their own choice.
  • Where student have applied to undertake an ELICOS course through an alternate provider they must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) for an ELICOS program in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), for a duration of at least twelve (12) weeks for every 0.5 below 6.0 overall or subsection IELTS or equivalent result, prior to application, and evidence of successful completion must be provided prior to enrolling in the PIA course.

Career Opportunities

A career in one of the fastest growing professions. The rapid development and evolution in global information structures, cloud, web, and mobile technologies has seen businesses (Telcos, retailers, banks, educational institutions and so on) all face major challenges in providing networks that are accessible and secure. The need for specialists who can design, build, maintain, support, and protect these networks is growing.


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