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Computer Networking – (M.Sc.)

London Metropolitan University

Faculty of Computing
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 6,414 - ≈ € 11,759 (non-EEA)
Location: London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: February, September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of London Metropolitan University

The MSc in Computer Networking is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of the current and future emerging technologies in computer networking and to underpin the design, analysis and implementation of networks that suits a variety of businesses.

Career opportunities

Businesses and organisations continue to adopt increasingly complex and sophisticated technologies in their network and broadband infrastructures. This rapid change creates new jobs with responsibilities that reflect the changes in technology requiring an increasing level of skills and education. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the demand for Network Specialists/Communications Analysts will grow by 55% between now and 2014. Careers range from the traditional telecommunication professionals to Network design engineer, network developer and in marketing and technical support.


Contents

Course structure

The course is divided into three stages:
Stage 1: two core and two optional modules -

Core:

* Advanced Routing Protocols
* Broadband Networks

Optional (choose one):

* Mobile and Digital Broadcasting
* Computer Network Analysis and Simulation

Stage 2: two core and two optional modules -

Core:

* Enterprise Switched Networks
* Research and Development Skills

Optional (choose one):

* Network Security
* Embedded Internet Systems

Stage 3: Communications DissertationTeaching and learning



Each taught module is organised around the weekly sessions of direct contact. This is expected to be supplemented by directed reading, investigation, and private study. The direct contact includes formal lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case studies, presentations, and supervised tutorials.

Assessment



Most taught modules incorporate substantial ongoing in-course assessment with a formal end-of-module examination. The in-course assessments are intended to be formative and will assess the students attainment in the module objectives that are not readily examinable by a formal unseen examination paper.

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Requirements

The minimum entry requirement will normally be a lower-second-class honours degree, which should be in a Computing or Communications-related subject. Applicants will also be considered who have a relevant professional qualification (CCNA/CCNP) and/or extensive relevant professional experience in an IT-related environment.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade B (Score: 75)

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