Cloud Computing, Minor (0128)

  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0128

Previous Code: SM3101.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The cloud computing minor provides students with the basic knowledge for analysis, design, and implementation of cloud and networked systems. It offers students the opportunity to develop the technical skills needed for management and secure operation of cloud computing solutions.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal CDMS@westernsydney.edu.au

Minor Structure Current

Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.

Bachelor of Computer Science

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3003Cloud Computing Architecture10
COMP 3012Introduction to Cloud Computing10
Select two of the following20
Computer Security
From Autumn 2024 INFO 3001 is replaced by COMP 2027
COMP 2027Cyber Security10
Distributed Systems and Programming
Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Network Security
Total Credit Points50

BICT, BICT (Adv), BIS and BIS (Adv)

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3012Introduction to Cloud Computing10
COMP 3037Cloud Security10
COMP 3003Cloud Computing Architecture10
Select one of the following:10
Network Security
Distributed Systems and Programming
Total Credit Points40

 Replaced Subjects

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.  

INFO 3001 Computer Security

Minor Structure 2022

Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3003Cloud Computing Architecture10
COMP 3012Introduction to Cloud Computing10
Select two subjects from the following:20
Computer Security
From Autumn 2024 INFO 3001 is replaced by COMP 2027
Distributed Systems and Programming
Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Network Security
Total Credit Points40