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Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications)

• Fast Facts
• Course Description
• Aims and Objectives
• Entrance Requirements
• Program Structure
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Fast Facts

• The program equips students with the tools to enter a range of careers
• The program is available in both full-time and part-time modes
• Course content is designed in consultation with industry to meet the needs of employers and industry demand
• Course content contains specific competencies of industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA and Microsoft MCITP: Server Administrator

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Course Description

The Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications) is part of a 2 year, 16 unit nested suite of programs which focuses on the design, management and service provision of private and public network systems. With major focus on telecommunication systems using wireless and broadband technologies and a CISCO based approach to the management of networks, the program is designed to provide excellent career opportunities in the areas of telecommunication and network engineering. Specialised knowledge in the field of data communication networking will cover specific competencies of industry certification material such as Cisco CCNA and CCNP and Microsoft MCITP: Server Administrator.

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Aims and Objectives

The aim of this program is to provide excellent career opportunities by offering high level coverage of networking principles and an appreciation of the emerging issues and technologies in networks, together with specific competencies (industry certification material such as Cisco CCNA* and CCNP* and Microsoft MCITP: Server Administrator*). 

*Certification examinations are not part of this program. In some cases only part of the requirements are covered.

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Entrance Requirements

Successful completion of the Master of Science (Network Systems).

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Program Structure

The Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications) consists of 16 units of study (200 credit points) incorporating the Graduate Certificate of Science (Network Systems), the Graduate Diploma of Science (Network Systems), and the Master of Science (Network Systems).

The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study and entry is possible in both Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July).

Please note: some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

*International student visa holders are required to study full-time.

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More Information

View further details on the Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications)

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