Network Management and Cloud Computing MSc

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.

Why study MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing at Middlesex University?

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.

Course highlights

• You'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience in our industry-standard networking labs
• We encourage you to explore new concepts and developments and were delighted when three of our students were crowned winners at the Young Professional Engineering Challenge
• Middlesex University is an official Cisco Academy and as part of your studies, you'll have the chance to work towards a Cisco CCNA professional certification
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

• A 2:2 honours degree or above in computer science, science or engineering, or an equivalent overseas qualification
• Those with other degrees but with a minimum of three years work experience will also be considered.

• The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

  
  

The MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing course prepares graduates for various roles in the networking and communications industry, including training specialists, systems dispensers, business analysis managers, and university lecturers. Many graduates have found employment in programming, telecommunications engineering, or network management. Other opportunities include public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as academia and research. Graduates have achieved success with companies like IBM, L'Oréal, Halcrow Group, Cyberspace Network, AK Electronics, One Hundred Computers, Pilat Media, and F5 Networks.