Information Technology Swinburne University of Technology

Overview

The Information Technology programme from Swinburne University of Technology will provide students with a sample of entry-level skills which introduce techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions. Students will gain skills and become capable of working with some information technology solutions at an entry level.

This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to undertake semi-professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for further learning.

Career opportunities

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that allows them to undertake professional work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Technologies (ICT). Graduates who specialised in Cybersecurity will develop the skills and knowledge required to identify, demonstrate, diagnose, and fix flaws and threats in software systems. 

They will learn about system security, penetration testing, incident response, security management, reverse engineering, and ethical hacking. They will be equipped to seek employment in the following areas:

• Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Systems Manager, Cryptographer, Consultant/Advisor, Cybersecurity Coordinator/ Operations/Project Manager, Security System Developer, Security Solution Sales, Network/Cybersecurity Engineer/Architect, Security Solutions Sales