Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

On this page

Expand your career options in computer networking and engineering. Learn about managing computer systems and computer networks; and Internet and Intranet infrastructure, design, programming and maintenance.

You will receive vendor certifications from: CISCO (CCNA Exploration), Microsoft MCITP (Server 2008 Administrator), ComTIA A+ and Linux (Redhat).

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

Careers

  • MCSE and CCNA systems/network administrator
  • ICT network specialist
  • ICT security specialist
  • IT security administrator
  • IT security analyst/engineer
  • network and systems manager
  • network engineer
  • security administrator
  • web administrator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

People gaining this qualification are able to design, validate/evaluate and administer computer networks and systems, manage risk, estimate and manage projects and provide technical advice/sales.

Units and electives

Students must successfully complete 10 core units plus a minimum of 2 stream cores, and achieve a Unit Strand Total at least 80 of which up to 6 shall be selected from Schedule 2, up to 46 from Schedule 3-4 and at least at least 28 at Schedule 5 or above.

Year One

Programming with Java

Networking

Database Design and Queries

HTML and Javascript

Service Management

Web Administration

Project Management - MS Project

Set up and deploy a Windows 7 workstation

Computer Hardware for A+

Year Two

Windows 2003 Server Administration

Linux Administration and Internet Infrastructure

Advanced Windows 2003 Administration

CCNA Internetworking 3 & 4

Wireless networking for Enterprises

Firewall and Enterprise security

ICT Professional Practice

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
  • International: IETLS 5.5
  • Mature: Applicants must have successfully completed UEE20507, ICA30105 or equivalent

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.