The MSc in Systems and Network Administration is designed for postgraduate scholars with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive professional experience who wish to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices of systems and network administration and to strengthen their skills in this area.

Students undertaking the MSc in Systems and Network Administration are required to take 8 coursework courses (48UOC). Students must complete three compulsory courses and five elective courses from the list below. Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.

Compulsory

Students may, with the approval of the Plan Authority, take up to two courses (12UOC) from other Master of Science plans or other coursework programs.


Research Project

The option of undertaking a research project worth 12UOC (ZITE8199 Project - Information Technology or enrolment for two sessions in ZITE8198 Project - Information Technology P/T) is available to Masters students who attain a high credit average or better in four courses and is subject to approval of the Plan Authority. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher level research qualification. Students undertaking the project are unable to take courses from other coursework programs.