MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER NETWORKING

(CS708)

Synopsis

The program is aimed at professionals working in the field of computer networking technologies, who wish to further their education, gain a higher academic qualification and enhance their career prospects. The program offers an education based on key concept and advanced principles required to analyze, design, develop and manage future networking systems and understand current and future technologies.

At the end of the program students are expected to develop professional attitudes and technical skills necessary to progress in the rapidly evolving field of networking technologies

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of CGPA 2.75 or its equivalent; OR
• Bachelor Degree qualification or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and does not meet CGPA 2.75 acceptable subject to stringent internal appraisal process; OR
• Bachelor Degree qualification with CGPA less than 2.50 or its equivalent, can be accepted, with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field; OR
• Has certificate of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for entry into graduate program.

Note: Candidate with qualification other than Computing field can be accepted with the condition of taking prerequisite module as an early preparation for their graduate studies.

Courses

Semester 1

Advanced Network Design and Management

High Speed Networks

Network Performance Modeling

Mobile Computing Technology

Elective I.

Semester 2

Advanced Wireless Networks

Advanced Network Security

Advanced Network Programming

Research Methods in Computing

Advanced Internetwork Technologies

Semester 3

Advanced Distributed Systems

Computing Project

Elective II.

Professional Recognition (if any)

N/A

Other Recognition (if any)

N/A

Mode, Duration and Fees

Remarks:

1. For admission procedure , please refer to https://ipsis.uitm.edu.my/v2/index.php/2015-01-05-15-25-02/2015-01-02-16-39-37/information-for-applicants

1. For English proficiency (applicable to international applicants) please refer to https://ipsis.uitm.edu.my/v2/index.php/2015-01-05-15-25-02/2015-01-02-16-39-37/information-for-applicants

1. All fees, charges and accounts will be payable in advance as determined by UiTM from time to time. Students will not be permitted to commence or continue their studies at the beginning of any semester until all outstanding fees, charges or accounts are paid.

1. Fees are correct as at the time of printing. UiTM reserves the right to vary its fees at any time.