The internet is a collection of separate physical networks, interconnected by a common protocol, to form a single logical network. The internet is the substrate and chief communications backbone for the world wide web that provides for the flow of data between applications that may be geographically distributed. How can a network operator guarantee that its resources are utilised properly? How can the network guarantee that the users and applications receive a desired level of service? Are there better ways of designing/implementing protocols for communications? These non-trivial problems must be solved for successful internetworking.

The Internetworking stream is suitable for graduates with an interest in the field of networking. The stream prepares graduates for employment as network engineers, telecommunication and network software developers, research scientists, network administrators.

The Internetworking stream in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Information Technology programs exposes students to the building blocks of the internet, routing algorithms and switching techniques for new networking requirements with an emphasis on the next generation of internet architectures and protocols. Students will develop skills in performance analysis and capacity planning to cope with projected higher loads.

Students enrolled in the Internetworking stream are required to complete three of the following courses: