Graduate Diploma of Networking
The Graduate Diploma of Networking (GDNet) is intended for new graduates as well as experienced IT professionals who wish to update their skills or change their area of specialisation. It effectively opens up new career possibilities in the network management field ranging from network security to wireless and mobile technology.
This course of study provides a high level overview of network systems design, system administration, network security and wireless technology along with professional skills that can be applied directly in professional practice. Through the course students will gain high-level, advanced skills in networking technology to meet the demands of both small and large organisations. The GDNet aims to furnish graduates with the skills to deal with complex issues, displaying initiative and being employment-ready as networking professionals.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
Located in the centre of Melbourne Central Business District (CBD), the MIT Melbourne campus is the larger of the two campuses. Situated among shops, restaurants, banks, post offices and entertainment outlets, close to parks and gardens, hospitals, the State Library of Victoria and the Queen Victoria Market, and with easy access to public transport, the MIT Melbourne campus offers the perfect balance between study, work and play.
Sydney Campus
The MIT Sydney campus is located in Sydney鈥檚 Central Business District (CBD) next to Darling Harbour, one of the city鈥檚 largest shopping, food and entertainment precincts. Located right in the heart of the City on Sussex Street, easily accessible by train- we are a few minutes鈥� walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A career in networking could see you working in the following roles
- Network Manager
- Network Analyst
- Network Design Engineer
- Mobile Applications Developer
- Help Desk Manager
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Systems Engineer
- Network Analyst
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Architect
- IT Security Engineer
- Security Systems Administrator
- IT Security Consultant
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of a three year Australian Bachelor degree.
Mature age applicants can be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis having regard to the prior study, employment and professional experience.
Successful completion of 1-semester full-time study (0.5 EFTSL) Example: For a unit with 15 credit points, 15 divided by 120=0.125
Academic IELTS
Overall 6.5
(no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT
Overall score 79-93 with minimum scores:
Reading 13,
Writing 21,
Listening 12,
Speaking 18
Pearson (PTE)
Overall 58
(no band less than 50)
Cambridge-CAE
Overall 176
(no band less than 169)
- Course Code: 067440M, 072670K (NSW)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
22518 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A