MSc Computer Network Administration and Management
Southsea, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Scholarships
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Introduction
Secure and streamline the computer systems that underpin businesses big and small with this practical MSc in Computer Network Administration and Management.
You'll study the principles and practice of systems administration and management, analysing and designing networks in our high-performance computing labs. You'll use our cloud server and virtualised machines as you explore the efficiency and security of your systems and get insights into the practices of industry partners like Cisco with guest lectures and field trips to data centres.
When you graduate, you'll have the technical and problem-solving skills for a career-keeping business running. Your study will help prepare you for industry qualifications, with module outcomes that prepare you for VMWare certification.
You can start this course in September or January (full-time only in January).
Course highlights
- Join a long-established and accredited course recognised by networking industries and major businesses, like HSBC and BAE Systems.
- Get hands-on experience configuring and optimising secure networks, and building client, server and middleware aspects of internet applications.
- Have access to over 250 servers in our £1 million network laboratory, featuring the latest computer networks and communication systems.
- Work on solving a significant communications system or network planning problem in your Master's project.
- Use your learning toward professional certification, including VMWare certificates.
- Learn from a close team of academics, visiting lecturers from industry partners, and field trips to active data centres.
- Get a free hard drive to store your work while you study.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT), partially meeting the educational requirement for CITP.
Our Cisco Networking Academy blends face-to-face teaching with a web-based curriculum, hands-on lab exercises, and internet-based assessment. Students can practice, experiment, learn and share their work using our bespoke networking labs equipped with the latest Cisco networking devices. The teaching is delivered by fully qualified Cisco Academy instructors.
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Curriculum
Full-time
All modules on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management are core.
- Cloud Computing – 30 credits
- Computer Security – 30 credits
- Enterprise Network Design and Management – 30 credits
- ICT Configuration and Administration – 30 credits
- Masters Project – 60 credits
Part-time
Year 1
All modules on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management are core.
- Computer Security – 30 credits
- Enterprise Network Design and Management – 30 credits
Year 2
All modules on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management are core.
- Cloud Computing – 30 credits
- ICT Configuration and Administration – 30 credits
Year 3
All modules on this MSc Computer Network Administration and Management are core.
- Masters Project – 60 credits
Career Opportunities
Careers this Master’s prepares you for
The interconnected business world increasingly depends on computer networks – global recruitment agency Robert Half finds that the UK had "more network engineer jobs than there are professionals to fill them" in 2022. With this Master's, you'll be able to show your fitness for senior roles in an industry already calling out for your professional skills.
You'll graduate with demonstrable expertise in the computer networking sector's systems and processes, with experience with industry-standard hardware. You'll have made senior-level industry contacts through your project, visiting speakers and your lecturers' consultancy partners, plus access to professional certification.
Beyond network management, you could work in an in-house accounting and finance system, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), or a corporate-wide data system in an international organisation. You'll also be well-placed to follow an academic career by studying for a PhD.
Graduates of this course could go onto roles such as:
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Manager
- Network Designer
- IT Manager
- System Consultant
- University Lecturer or Researcher
Career planning
During your course, you'll have expert careers advice from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Student Placements and Employability Centre. You can access support from our Careers and Employability Centre for up to 5 years after you graduate.
You'll benefit from
- Networking events
- Applied projects with companies such as IBM, Boeing and Hampshire County Council
- 1-to-1 appointments
- CV and cover letter advice
- Interview preparation and practice
- Workshops to enhance your employability skills
- Recruitment events, including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
- Support starting your own business