24 Networks MSc Degree Programs

The telecommunications industry has driven technological innovation and provided outstanding career opportunities for people with the right technical and leadership skills. New services offered through the internet, mobility via wireless technology, and extreme capacity created by fiber optics, as well as the evolution of policy and regulation, are shaping the telecommunication network of the future. The MS in Communication Networks focuses on developing an advanced level of skill and knowledge needed by future leaders in the industry. This program is designed for individuals who seek advancement into managerial roles in the dynamic telecommunications environment.

Prepare for an exciting career in the sports industry on a course with excellent industry ties and a strong graduate network. MSc Sport Business Management builds the knowledge and attributes you’ll need for a professional career in sports. Work with world-class sports organizations on an industry-based project in an optional 12-week placement.

The MSc in Mobile Networks and Media Streaming at Kingston University is your gateway to a career in the booming wireless and streaming industries.

Gain the skills you need to kick-start your career with the MSc in Networking and Data Communications with Management Studies. You will have the opportunity to use our state-of-the-art laboratories, with up-to-date computers and Local Area Networks (LAN).

The MSc Smart Electrical Networks and Systems (EIT InnoEnergy) joint programme covers smart electric grids, a critical component in the creation of a sustainable power supply. Students develop the engineering and entrepreneurial skills needed to understand, design, implement and manage smart grids.

This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Communications Systems and Networks, High-Performance Networks and Photonics and Quantum research groups within the Smart Internet Lab. The groups conduct pioneering research in several key areas, including network architectures, cross-layer interaction, high-speed optical communications and advanced wireless access.

As a student in this MSc in Computer Systems and Networks program, you will attain a solid grasp of computer systems and networks, through an education both broad and deep. The program will endow you with a set of essential skills to prepare you to work in the fields of Information and Computing Technology.

Digitalization is here to stay. The ongoing digitalization builds on an efficient communications infrastructure. The studies in communication systems and networks focus on the Future Internet and the evolving and emerging (4G, 5G, and beyond) wireless broadband and multi-service communication systems, which are crucial elements for the future connected world.

This Master of Science in Industrial Networks & Cybersecurity is designed to meet the needs of companies in traditional manufacturing, smart manufacturing companies, and those engaged in Industry 4.0. The program aims to widen and enhance the existing skills of learners who typically have existing Operations Technology (OT) skills and supplement these with a strong, skills-based, knowledge of industrial networking and Cybersecurity.

This course offers the knowledge and skills for designing, developing and operating secure IP-based networks. It offers practical skills in the specification, design, modelling and implementation of software and hardware. You will gain specialist knowledge of digital communications, multimedia communications, wireless networks and security issues. You will study the technologies of LTE and 5G wireless networks and the Internet of Things.

The field of Information Technology is today's fastest-growing profession. As information technology continues to advance rapidly, job offers in computing professions remain high. Our Information Technology program will give you an in-depth understanding of computer networking, database management, data mining, high-performance computing, low-power design, and wireless communication. By pursuing this Master of Science degree, you will gain the mastery and expertise necessary to succeed in the profession. This degree program is also offered online.

Gain the skills you need to kick-start your career with the Network & Information Security MSc. You can choose from an accredited cyber pathway or combine the course with management studies. Whichever route you choose, you will have the opportunity to use a state-of-the-art cyber lab, with specialist cyber security tools, resources and equipment.

The MSc Information and Network Engineering addresses the digitalisation of modern society and the rapid evolution of advanced communication systems. Students gain a solid foundation in data analysis, wireless communications and networking, and expertise through specialisation.

This unique programme provides international students with the opportunity to study, in one full time or two years part-time, fundamental and advanced security topics such as cryptography, penetration testing, digital forensics, IT security management, and ISO 27001. Heriot-Watt University is proud to be the first university in the UAE to make available to international students an MSc in Network Security with such advanced topics.

Cyber security, the umbrella term for computer, network and information security is of increasing importance – new legislation, technologies, vulnerabilities and threats necessitate frequent system updates.