Charles Darwin University

Associate Degree of Network Engineering

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Associate Degree of Network Engineering provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organizations. The course has a strong practical emphasis and you will be given extensive opportunities to put theory into practice.

Subjects

  • IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) (compulsory)
  • Plus either: CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology OR
  • LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)
  • HIT137 Software Now
  • HIT164 Computing Fundamentals
  • HIT172 Operating Systems and Applications
  • HIT234 Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019)
  • HIT220 Algorithms and Complexity
  • HIT235 Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
  • HIT372 Organization Network Infrastructure (previously HIT272)
  • HIT274 Network Engineering Applications
  • PMO201 Project Management
  • HIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)
  • HIT374 Enterprise Network Engineering (replaces HIT174 as a core unit from 2020)

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CDU Online
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Part-time : 4 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 2 years
Danala International: $31,688
  • ATAR: 60
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

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