MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Tuition Fee
AED 74,263
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Network Engineering | Cloud Computing | Computer Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AED 74,263
Intakes
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-01-01 | - |
2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing
Overview
This applied course will give students an in-depth understanding of network management, providing them with a systematic understanding of the concepts and standards for network management, network management protocols and network management tools. The course looks at virtualisation and cloud computing, exploring and understanding modern data centres, virtualisation, distributed storage, MapReduce, NoSQL, platform services, web services and caching.
Programme Modules
- Operating Systems for Networked Environments (15 Credits) - Compulsory
- This module focuses on the design and implementation of modern networked Operating Systems.
- Individual PG Project (60 Credits) - Compulsory
- This module is an independent piece of work shaped largely by one’s own decisions and preferences to accomplish and deliver a task via prescribed stages.
- Network Security and Mechanisms (15 Credits) - Compulsory
- This module covers the principles and foundations of network security.
- Enterprise Network Troubleshooting (15 Credits) - Compulsory
- This in-depth module provides a theoretical and practical overview of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing (30 Credits) - Compulsory
- This module covers various issues relating to virtualisation and cloud computing.
- Network Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory
- This module is designed to help you develop into a network manager or engineer with advanced problem solving and practical skills.
- Computer Networks and Internetworking (15 Credits) - Compulsory
- During this module, you will develop a systematic understanding of the concepts, protocols and standards for computer networks and internetworking.
Programme Content
- An awareness and understanding of the increasing values that information management provides to the business objectives of all organisations.
- The ability to involve both the management and the user in the process of awareness, decision and implementation of a computer network.
- The ability to participate in the process of awareness, decision and implementation of a computer network.
Course Overview
- Fees (Total): AED 74,263
- Fees Breakdown:
- Year 1: AED 37,132
- Year 2: AED 37,132 (Part-time)
- Intake: January (PT), September
- Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
- Head of Department: Professor Fehmida Hussain (DPhil, SFHEA, CITP FBCS)
- Course Leader: Dr Krishnadas Nanath
Entry Requirements
- Academic Requirements:
- Minimum second class honours degree (UK) or an equivalent overseas qualification in computer science or networks, or in a field that provided significant exposure to IT.
- English Language Requirements (Postgraduate):
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component)
- TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (Reading min 18, Writing min 21, Listening min 17, Speaking min 20)
- Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
- Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.5 (with 6.0 in each component)
Teaching
- Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Occasional weekend or holiday sessions may also be scheduled with prior notice.
- Most modules include one session per week, with exceptions noted in the timetable.
Work While You Study
- Evening classes are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle, making it possible to work during the day while pursuing your studies.
Future Career and Employment
- The large sums invested in computer networks and services have created a global market for graduates with network skills.
- 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.
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