MSc-PgDip-PgCert Computer and Network Engineering

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Sheffield Hallam University

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• Objectives
  This course provides an opportunity for you to • increase the depth of your technical knowledge • develop your computer hardware skills • gain a thorough working knowledge of software engineering • study the latest technology for developing communication and network media and suitable applications • gain the expertise to customise computer systems • design and develop computer networks
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Normal you need at least a second class honours degree from a UK institution in a relevant engineering or science subject, or an equivalent qualification from the UK or overseas. We may also accept other qualifications, for example an HND, backed up with relevant industrial experience.
• Academic title
  MSc/PgDip/PgCert Computer and Network Engineering
• Course description
  Information technology, communications and electronics are some of the fastest growing areas of the economy.
  
  Computer networks provide the infrastructure for most • businesses • educational institutions • retailers • manufacturers • public services. And many companies increasingly rely on computer and network engineering, which is now a global discipline.
  
  This course is hardware-based, and examines the design, specification, and integration of current and next generation computer and communications network technologies. It is ideal for professionals from communications, hardware design and development. And it is particularly useful for people working in companies that rely on constant innovation.
  
  Associated careers
  
  The course is ideal for professionals with communications and hardware design and development backgrounds, who may be wanting to move into the area of network design and applications.
  
  After successfully completing this course you will be able to customise computer systems and be proficient in designing and developing computer networks.
  
  Course content
  
  The course has two main themes, communication and networks, and computer engineering. You study eight modules plus a major project.
  
  Communications and network modules
  At least three from • communication engineering • communication Media • communication networks • network applications
  
  Computer engineering modules
  At least three from • microprocessor engineering • object-oriented methods • operating systems • software engineering
  
  Option modules
  Up to two from • applicable artificial intelligence • business process management • digital signal processing • modern computer architectures
  
  • project (equivalent to four modules)
  
  

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