| TCYS101 Network Fundamentals | |
| Campus: | South Eveleigh, NSW 2015 |
| Units of Credit: | 6 |
| Prerequisite or Corequisite: | N/A |
| EFTSL*: | 0.125 |
| Indicative Contact Hours per Week: | 4 |
| Tuition Fee | See Tuition Fee Schedule |
| Application Date: | See Key Dates |
| Unit Overview: | |
| The unit introduces students to the fundamentals of computer networking science and networked, and cloud-based information systems, their use, and various related management and design considerations within the business world based on the use of computers. It does this in the context of accounting, data assurance and data security.The unit provides students with an advanced understanding of the role that networked computing plays in modern organisations, how they enable organisations to improve efficiency and effectiveness, as well as how they evolve to address dynamic needs. The unit also covers the fundamentals of computer operations, networking and the principles of problem solving adopted by IT professionals. The unit provides an opportunity to examine IT governance and organisational issues as well as the ethical considerations associated with computing.The unit presents an opportunity to analyse the impacts of ICT on the accounting profession and to understand IT fundamentals as well as how data flows in a network. It also touches on the basic aspects of networking and cybersecurity and the best approaches to managing a basic networking project. The issues of legal, human, privacy and online safety issues relating to networking are also addressed. | |
*EFTSL = Equivalent full-time study load
