Network Management and Security (MEng Hons - Single)

Overview

The course is closely liked with the Cisco networking modules (specifically CCNA, IT Essentials, Wireless and Security Modules) with optional Industrial placement. The MEng Network Management and Security provides opportunities to study the advanced topics related to Network management and Network security through hands-on group and individual case-studies and projects throughout the course. The MEng program provides a fast-track way to achieve the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Faculty of Computing

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/cctm/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Networking Concepts (CCNA 1 & 2)
• Communications Engineering
• Electronic Systems
• Engineering Mathematics

Level 2 topics include:

• Local and Wide Area Networks (CCNA 3 & 4)
• Communications Systems
• Microprocessors and Computer Organisation
• Network Operating Systems
• Engineering Management &  Ethics

Level 3 topics include:

• Group Project
• Microwave & Optical Fibre Communications
• Wireless Networks
• Mobile and Wireless Communications
• Network Planning and Simulation
• Microwave and Optical Communications

Level 4 topics include:

• Engineering Project
• Advanced Routing Protocols
• Network Management & Troubleshooting
• Enterprise Switched Networks
• Network Security
• Security Management

Assessment

A combination of lectures, independent learning, student-centred problem solving together with hands-on workshops will provide the platform for realisation of each of the above.
Various assessment instruments will be used to provide means of assessing student’s ability, including:

1.    Formal exams
2.    Laboratory logbooks
3.    Written report (individual and/or group case studies)
4.    Problem sheets
5.    Oral / viva / Poster presentation
6.    Group and Individual Projects

Regular supportive feedback will be provided.

Careers

Career opportunities

With the rapid growth in communications and networking technologies, the demand for skilled Computer Networking professionals is growing rapidly.  As a direct result of this growth, new careers and opportunities have been created and claims in the specialist press suggest that demand will, for the foreseeable future, exceed supply considerably.  The highest level of demand is seen in the fields of Network Management and Security:
Network Management is the set of procedures and processes used to plan, configure, monitor, maintain and coordinate computer and communication networks
Network Security is the protection of networking components, connections and contents from unauthorised access.
The Faculty of Computing's World of Work (WoW) Agency offers opportunities to enhance employability skills, gain real experience and 'earn while you learn' through placements into real client-driven projects - working with business and industry.

What our students say

Students who have studied in Engineering courses:
“... 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 LondonMet was the right thing to do! ...”

Professional accreditation/exemption

The Cisco academy in the Faculty is one of the first academy in UK established in 1999. Students study the Cisco’s CCNA and CCNP modules and will be able to become a CCNA qualified engineer plus able to take the CCNP examinations.

Students with Cisco CCNA certification from an approved Cisco academy may be exempt from the relevant CCNA modules in the course.

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form .

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or Higher Diploma (or equivalent), plus one of the following:
•    A/As Level: 300 UCAS tariff points for MEng, including A-Level Maths. The minimum entry requirement for all the MEng courses is normally three Advanced Level passes with minimum grade of B, and should include Mathematics.  
•    Other equivalent qualifications such as International / European Baccalaureate Diploma (30, Including a minimum of 6 in maths at higher level), BTEC National Diplomas (Overall Merit and Distinction grades with Distinction in mathematics and science units) may also be considered.

Other qualifications may be acceptable for entry onto the MEng courses, please email the university’s admissions in case of queries. In all cases ability in Mathematics equivalent to a grade B at GCE A-level is required.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Dr Anoosh Nabijou - h.nabijou@londonmet.ac.uk