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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Meadowbank, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Introduction to Cyber Security
Internetworking 1
Introduction to Programming
Communication for the IT Professional
Introduction to Databases
Internetworking 2
Virtualisation
Professional Issues in IT
Data Infrastructure Engineering
Cloud Computing
Introduction to Data Analysis
Critical Thinking for the IT Professional
Machine Learning Foundations
Advanced Data Analysis
Project Management
Big Data & Advanced Database Concepts
Data Mining and Visualisation
Major Group Project
Emerging Trends in Data Technology
Data and Network Security
Major Individual Project
Enterprise Security
Specialty unit
Data Structures & Algorithms
Specialty unit
Network Security
Specialty unit
Network Automation
Specialty unit
Secure Programming
Specialty unit
Computer & Network Forensics
Specialty unit
Software Defined & Programmable Networks
Specialty unit
Cloud Computing
Specialty unit
Machine Learning Algorithms
Specialty unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students is between $69,120 and $75,600 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) has a duration of 3 years.
You will develop practical expertise in data analysis, machine learning, AI engineering, data security, cloud computing (AWS and Microsoft Azure), and emerging database technologies, enabling you to create and deliver real-world data solutions. The course covers networking, data engineering, data analytics, problem-solving, ICT research, and professional communication.
TAFE NSW has strong partnership arrangements with industry partners such as Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, Red Hat, NDG Oracle, Palo Alto, Juniper, and CompTIA.
Yes, TAFE NSW offers several pathway options including vocational study pathways, TAFE NSW degree pathways, TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways (with guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students at a number of Australian universities), and other university pathways where you may gain entry using your TAFE NSW qualifications.
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