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Network Management – (M.Sc.)

Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus

Faculty of Science & Technology
Application Deadline: January 15
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 6,820 - ≈ € 12,690 (non-EEA)
Location: Chelmsford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 13 months Start Date: January, September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus

This course has been developed in response to the need for personnel equipped to design, configure and manage networks within an enterprise-wide computer network infrastructure. It aims to offer you the opportunity to use your graduate skills in a challenging area of technology, whilst providing you with the necessary skills to enter an expanding and rapidly developing area of the job market.

This course will:

* demonstrate a systematic understanding and a critical awareness of current issues relating to the field of study of network
* design, configure and manage computer networks within the constraints of an autonomous system comprising Local and Wide Area Networks
* configure and deploy network tools to effectively manage an organisation's computer network
* define the goals, parameters and methodology of a research and development activity related to network management, and implement and evaluate it
* during your studies you will design and implement complex, enterprise-wide computer networks, configure and deploy network management tools to assess network performance, and develop skills in managing staff and resources.


Contents

Module guide
Core modules

* IT Infrastructures (30 credits)
* Advanced Computer Networks 1 (30 credits)
* Advanced Computer Networks 2 (30 credits)
* Advanced Network Security (30 credits)
* Secure Systems (15 credits)
* Research Methods (15 credits)
* Postgraduate Major Project (60 credits)

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

* demonstrate an in-depth understanding of, and the suitability and applicability of, network protocols and security policies within a campus network environment
* devise strategies to analyse and evaluate network performance
* analyse and evaluate the role of security management within an information system
* identify the legislation relevant to IT practice and understand the implications of non-compliance
* demonstrate an awareness of current research and developments within the discipline
* recognise your obligations to function in a professional, moral and ethical way
* synthesize novel solutions to network design from a knowledge of current tools, methodologies and strategies
* critically survey current and recent practice in the networking field, identifying examples of best practice and generalising from them
* demonstrate the ability to manage a project through its life cycle
* define the goals, parameters and methodology of a research and development activity.

Assessment
A broad range of assessment methods will be used, measuring all aspects of your understanding and skill application. These will include written assignments, laboratory practice, presentations and a Major Project-based Dissertation. Recognising that this course relies heavily on knowledge and practical skills, there will be a significant emphasis on laboratory-based assignments.

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Requirements

An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a Computing/IT subject; no work experience is required. If this qualification requirement is not met, an applicant may be accepted with an honours degree (2:2 or above) in any other subject if it is combined with relevant professional work experience.

Additional Requirements

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

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-based: 600
TOEFL Computer-based: 250
TOEFL Internet-based: 100

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