Computer Systems and Networking
Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)
(R2/481/6/0687)(10/25)(MQA/SWA0034)
| Location | Perth and Malaysia |
| Study Method | Full-time |
| Study Mode | On-Campus |
| Intake | February or July |
| Duration | 3 Years |
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There is currently a significant market demand for skills associated with the design of distributed computing environments and the networks that underpin them. Computer Systems and Networking is part of the technological field that requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined with technical skills in support of computer technology, both hardware and software, as well as computer communications and networking incorporating Local Area Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) together with network management (CISCO certification).
Why Computer Systems and Networking?
- Computer Systems and Networking graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally.
- The course offers a carefully designed curriculum to students to learn various CISCO components.
- Course offers industry-based skills and experience.
- Curtin Malaysia is the only Cisco certified provider in East Malaysia, allowing students to obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate and other CISCO qualifications.
Minimum English language entry requirements
| ENGLISH QUALIFICATION | SCORE |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
Overall 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
79 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18) |
| SPM 1119 English | C |
| GCE ‘A’ Level | E |
| GCE ‘O’ Level | C |
Cut-off scores
| QUALIFICATIONS | SCORE |
| GCE-A Level/ STPM/ (best of 3 subjects) | 5 |
| UEC (best of 5 selected subjects) | 20 |
| HKDSE | 15 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr | 60 |
| ATAR (WACE/ SACE/ HSC/ VCE/ AUSMAT/ SAM/ MUFY) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/ Pakistan | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | 5 |
Cut-off scores key:
GCE : General Certificate of Education
STPM : Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
IB : International Baccalaureate
ATAR : Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – applicable to all Australian matriculation
HKDSE : Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
India : Includes All India Senior School Certificate awarded by The Central Board of Secondary School Education (CBSE), Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Higher School Certificate (HSC) awarded by one of the State Secondary School Boards. Certificates awarded by the CBSE and the CISCE are generally considered to represent a higher level of achievement than state certificates.
Sri Lanka : GCE ‘A’ level issued by the Department of Examinations
Score Conversion for Advanced level/GCE/GCSE:
Grades awarded from 2010 onwards: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
Grades awarded up to 2009: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS Levels equal half of that of an Advanced Level, e.g. 3 points for an A*, 2.5 points for an A (prior to 2010)
Subject Grades Conversion for STPM : A=5, A- =4, B+ =4, B=3, B- =2, C+ = 2, C=1
The following UEC subjects are included in the aggregate of best five subject:
• Mathematics • Advance Mathematics I • Advance Mathematics II • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Business Studies • Bookkeeping and Accounts • Accounting
• Economics • History • Geography • Computing and Information Technology
Note: scores for individual prerequisites may be taken into consideration for assessment purposes.
Course Prerequisites
Mathematics (including calculus), physics and chemistry.
• Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
• Engineers Australia (EA)
• Able to obtain *CISCO certification through external exam
*CISCO Career Certifications
Cisco Systems sponsors a line of IT Professional certifications for Cisco products. There are five levels of certification: Entry (CCENT), Associate (CCNA / CCDA), Professional (CCNP / CCDP), Expert (CCIE / CCDE), and recently Architect, as well as eight different paths, Routing & Switching, Design, Network Security, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations, Storage Networking, Voice, Datacenter and Wireless. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer’s network. CCNA Routing and Switching is for Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Support Engineers with 1-3 years of experience. The CCNA Routing and Switching validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks.
Source:
The Cisco Learning Network. 2014. Cisco Systems Inc. Accessed September 11, http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html.
Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.
• Applications System Designer
• Database Design Specialist
• Network Designer
• Operations Systems Designer
• Software Designer
• Computer Network Administrator
• Systems Designer (Research)
• Systems Analyst
• Computer Systems Officer
• Computer Systems Analyst
| Computer Systems and Networking |
Normal Intake
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Hardware Fundamentals
Programming Design and Implementation
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Systems
Electronics
Database Systems
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Data Communications and Network Management
Transmission and Interface Design
Optional Unit*
Elective S1*
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Unix and C Programming
Microcomputers
Engineering Management
Elective S2**
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Computer Technology Project 1
Operating Systems
Distributed Networks
Wireless Data Networks
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Computer Technology Project 2
Embedded Systems Engineering
Network Engineering
Optional Unit**
OPTIONAL/ELECTIVE UNITS
Optional units*
- Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
- Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Human Computer Interface
Optional Units**
- Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
- Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
- Mobile Application Development
Elective Units*
- Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
- Object Oriented Software Engineering
Elective Units**
- Requirements Engineering
- Cyber Security Concepts
Mid-year Intake
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
Programming Design and Implementation
Computer Systems
Electronics
Database Systems
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
Hardware Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
Unix and C Programming
Microcomputers
Engineering Management
Elective S2**
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
Data Communications and Network Management
Transmission and Interface Design
Optional Unit*
Elective S1*
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
Computer Technology Project 1
Embedded Systems Engineering
Network Engineering
Optional Unit**
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
Computer Technology Project 2
Operating Systems
Distributed Networks
Wireless Data Networks
OPTIONAL/ELECTIVE UNITS
Optional units*
- Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
- Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Human Computer Interface
Optional Units**
- Cyber Crime and Security Enhanced Programming
- Cyber Security – Intrusion Detection System and Incident Handling
- Mobile Application Development
Elective Units*
- Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
- Object Oriented Software Engineering
Elective Units**
- Requirements Engineering
- Cyber Security Concepts
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
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