Network Management and Security (MSc)

Overview

The MSc Network Management and Security will provide you with critical understanding of the theories underpinning computer networks and security, and particularly on aspects of their management.

You will gain knowledge, skills and experience in the planning, design, implementation, operation, management, maintenance and support of complex LAN and WAN networks and develop an understanding of the tools, procedures and standards needed for network administration. Most importantly, the course incorporates high levels of hands-on learning, both in our state of the art networking laboratories as well as through the use of advanced network simulators.

The MSc Network Management and Security is taught within the Faculty of Computing which also hosts our Cisco Networking Academy, which is a very successful regional academy with more than 10 years experience of running relevant Computer Networking related Courses.

The MSc Network Management and Security is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) as fully meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

The course has been developed in consultation with industry and employers to ensure content relevancy so as to enable the application of effective knowledge and skills required by the current state of computer network management and security as well as provide awareness of future emerging technologies.

Faculty of Computing

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

The minimum entry requirement will normally be a BEng/BSc (first or second class) Honours degree in a relevant subject, such as Computer Networking or Telecommunications, or other numerate subject, such as Computer Science, Electronics, Computer Systems Engineering, Computing, etc, that includes considerable levels of networking and/or telecommunications and has substantial mathematical content.

Applicants with lower classification degrees, or with degrees in other disciplines, who also have considerable relevant professional experience in an IT-related environment and/or relevant professional qualifications, such as CCNA, will also be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. Overseas students are expected to meet the University’s English qualifications requirements OR successful completion of Pre-Masters in Computing and Technology.

Course contents

You will take 6 core modules and a dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Modules:
• Advanced Routing Protocols
• Advanced Switched Networks
• Network Management and Troubleshooting
• Computer Network Analysis and Simulation
• Security Audit and Compliance
• Research and Development Skills
• Project

Read more about the modules

Teaching methods
Each taught module is organised around weekly sessions of direct contact which includes formal lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case studies, presentations, as well as supervised hands-on laboratory and tutorial sessions. Students are expected to supplement the above by directed reading, investigation, and private study.

Assessment
You are assessed via coursework reports, case studies, individual and group research assignments, written and practical examinations and a final dissertation.

Careers

Graduates from the MSc Network Management and Security are usually employed as:

• Network Management Supervisors;
• Network Security Specialist;
• Network (Systems) Engineer / Analyst;
• Senior Network Instructor / Trainer;
• Network / Information Systems Manager;
• Network Scientist / Researcher;
• Network Administrator;
• Networking Specialists;
• Network (wired / wireless) Designer;
• Network Project Managers;
• Computer Networking Support Specialists.

Some employers with whom our graduates have found employment include Cisco Systems, Nortel, Sprint, Cable & Wireless, British Telecom, Vodafone, Microsoft UK, Scansafe, various ISPs, Intel, and many others.

Student profiles

'...the engineering content and hands on laboratory involvement, along with the clear delivery and supervision, with open door policy exercised by the academic staff, have really reassured me that coming to London Met was the right thing to do!'