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Design and Engineering of Convergent Networks – (M.Sc.)
TELECOM Bretagne
English Taught Programmes
| Application Deadline: | April 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,500 - ≈ € 5,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Brest / France / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The explosive growth of networks, both fixed and mobile, has led to the design,
study, assessment, deployment, and administration of highly complex, distributed communication infrastructures. Powerful forces are behind these innovations: high-speed connectivity for users, great mobility (cellular networks, WiFi, LTE…) and
seamless, ubiquitous access to the Internet. Network infrastructures and services, which were previously separate, are being integrated and interconnected, thus opening the way for new markets, new uses and new applications. Convergence is everywhere: the convergence of telephone, data and content-distribution networks; the convergence of infrastructure-based and ad-hoc networks, with the arrival of hybrid/mesh networks; the convergence of cellular and local wireless networks; the convergence of services from both the fixed and mobile worlds.
COURSE AIMS
In spite of the ubiquity of the IP protocol suite, this convergence does not mean that
networks will become the same through one single technology, rather that they must be highly interoperable. It is crucial for technical experts to be trained in order to guarantee the quality of the services on offer.
Contents
This is a full-time course of 2 years divided into four semesters. The first semester
consists of core courses taught in English. Intensive French courses are also
organized during this period. The secondsemester courses are taught in French and focus on networks, computer science and project management. The specialization in convergent networks is performed during the third semester. The fourth semester is devoted to the preparation of a thesis in a public or private research and development center.
First semester (in Brest): Core courses in English
- Signal processing
- Computer science
- Networking fundamentals
- Applied mathematics
- Intensive French language courses (6 hours per week)
Second semester (in Brest): Courses in French and project
- Networks: telecommunication networks, IP networks, mobile networks
- Computer science: algorithmics, software modeling and engineering, databases, information systems
- Engineering project: An engineering project is carried out during this semester. It covers several phases of a project life cycle, starting with the client’s needs and ending with the students supplying the final product for an outside partner. The students work in groups of 6 or 7 and the focus is placed on project management.
- French language courses (3 hours per week).
Third semester (in Rennes): specialized courses in French
- Fundamentals of convergent networks
- Networks, quality of service and multimedia
- Mobile networks and network convergence
- Services for convergent networks
- New network architectures
- Networking research seminar
- Project: During this semester, students also work on a short project. This project (which can be either done individually or in groups of two) may take different forms: software development; a bibliographical study of a research subject; participation to the design, setup or assessment of research testbeds… For this project, students will work either with an industrial partner or with a research team of the Networks, security & multimedia department at Telecom Bretagne.
French language courses (3 hours per week).
Fourth Semester (in France or abroad)
This semester is spent performing a development or research project in an
industrial or university R&D laboratory.
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Requirements
The entry requirements include a 1st-class Bachelor’s degree or a four-year
degree in one of the academic topics offered by the Master’s course. Candidates
have to show an outstanding academic record for their application to be considered.
A good background in mathematics is a necessary pre-requisite, as well as a sound knowledge of computer science. Prior acquaintance with the basics of computer networking and/or telecommunications, though recommended, is not mandatory.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
When applying, students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This could include:
- having English as mother tongue
- work/studies in an English-speaking country
- acquisition of an English language official qualification such as: TOEFL: 550/677 (Paper-based) or 213/300 (Computer-based) or 79/120 (Internet-based); IELTS: 5.5/9; TOEIC: 750/990; Cambridge: CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)
French
A good knowledge of French is not mandatory before arrival in France, but candidates are encouraged to begin learning French in their home countries, before departure. Moreover, during the last 3 weeks of August, Telecom Bretagne
organizes an intensive French language course accessible to MSc students at no
extra cost. Generally 70 to 80 students from all around the world attend this
course in a friendly environment. Groups are from beginner to intermediate level.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Internationally recognized Master's Degree in Science and Technology
accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Funding details
Scholarships are available depending on academic records and countries of origin
(companies, governments, embassies etc.). It has to be mentioned that internships are paid and cover living expenses during the last semester.
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