Network Management and Cloud Computing MSc

MScPostgraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

Enterprise networking and cloud: network security, virtualisation and cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery.

Course Highlights

  • Enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure management.
  • Network security, virtualisation, forensics and disaster recovery.
  • A 60-credit research methods and postgraduate project.
  • A UK Middlesex University degree delivered at the Dubai campus.

What You'll Study

Taught on campus, full-time. 180 credits including a postgraduate project.

Compulsory Modules

  • Operating Systems for Secure Environments (15 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Research Methods and Postgraduate Project (60 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Network Security Principles and Mechanisms (15 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Enterprise Troubleshooting and Network Forensics (15 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Virtualisation and Cloud Infrastructure Management (30 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Network Management and Disaster Recovery (30 Credits) – Compulsory
  • Programming, Systems, and Networks for Modern Computing (15 Credits) – Compulsory
  • WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ON YOUR MSC NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND CLOUD COMPUTING PROGRAMME.
  • Why study MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing?
  • Benefit from access to state-of-the-art equipment and a readymade industry network
  • COURSE OVERVIEW
  • INTAKE
  • DURATION
  • ATTENDANCE
  • HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
  • COURSE LEADER

Entry Requirements

Academic: An honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) in computing or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
English: IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component); TOEFL Internet-based: 79 (Reading min 18, Writing min 21, Listening min 17, Speaking min 20); Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)

Careers

The large sums invested in computer networks and services have created a global market for graduates with network skills and on completion of this course you will have excellent career prospects within this field. Opportunities range from the design and management of local area networks (lans) to global wide area networks (wans). This course will leave you rightly placed for a role as a network or information systems manager, engineer or administrator, either working for a company in-house or for a firm specialising in network management, dealing with several clients. But a wide range of other roles will also be open to you in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors; or you could work freelance or move into project management, consultancy, academia or further research. You could even start your own business.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science (MSc)

Start Date

January (PT), September

Typical Offer

An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a computing or related field, or equivalent

Duration

1 year

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 76,491/yr

Total tuition is AED 76,491 (inclusive of VAT). All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.

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