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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Network management covers a wide area including performance reliability, security, fault, accounting and configuration management. This master’s programme has been developed to meet the growing needs of a rapidly evolving sector of industry. The programme is designed as a full-time course including industrial experience whenever possible, or as a part-time programme.
The modules taught on this programme present a well-balanced combination of the theory of computer networks, network management, and network security. Through gaining the essential and much needed skills of network security, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dedicated laboratory to experience security configuration for various systems.
You’ll study network systems and services, computer networks, wireless and mobile communication systems, network management, security and disaster recovery, and web-based information systems management. This is in addition to the computer communications project. These modules present a good combination of the theory of computer networks, their management and application.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work in a dedicated laboratory to experience setting up local area networks, and troubleshoot such systems. Alongside PCs, the laboratory is equipped with internet working units such as hubs, switches, routers and servers. You will experience the use of various network operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/Win7, Novell NetWare, and Linux in a networked environment.
The final dissertation offers the opportunity to integrate all of your studies through an individual piece of practical, problem solving work of topical interest to you and of relevance to industry.
Access to campus-based facilities will depend on COVID-19 related restrictions in place at the time. In some instances remote access to campus facilities or equivalent online facilities may be used instead.
The course is designed for those students who have previously studied computing at university level or who are currently working in the sector, and are looking to develop an advanced mastery of the subject.
A 2:2 honours degree or above in computer science, science or engineering, or an equivalent overseas qualificationThose with other degrees but with a minimum of three years work experience will also be considered.EligibilityUK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.Academic credit for previous study or experienceIf you have relevant or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditionsEntry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
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Our graduates have gone on to achieve many successes since leaving Middlesex many have gone on to work for companies such as:
IBM
L'Oréal
Halcrow Group
Cyberspace Network
AK Electronics
One Hundred Computers
Pilat Media
F5 Networks
Graduates will be equipped to pursue roles such as Cloud Architect, Networking Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Developer, Network Strategist, and Future Networks Designer. For those wishing to do further study, doctoral research in new technologies such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, 6G and Quantum Computing would be great topics to pursue.
Computer Networks and Internetworking (15 Credits) - Compulsory
Network Security Principles and Mechanisms (15 credits)
Programming, Systems, and Networks for Modern Computing (15 credits)
Enterprise Network Troubleshooting (15 Credits) - Compulsory
Network Security and Mechanisms (15 Credits) - Compulsory
Network Management and Disaster Recovery (30 credits)
Network Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory
Operating Systems for Networked Environments
Virtualisation and Cloud Computing (30 Credits) - Compulsory
Individual PG Project (changes for students in 2020) (60 Credits) - Compulsory
Individual PG Project (typical course structure) (60 Credits) - Compulsory
Research Methods and Postgraduate Project (60 credits)
Optional
Preparing for the Professional Placement (0 credits)
Postgraduate Work Placement (0 credits)
Postgraduate Work Placement (extended) (0 credits)
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