Master in Networking Technologies (MNT)
- About the program
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- Program courses
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A- knowledge and understanding:
The student is expected to possess a range of knowledge, skills and values, including:
- In-depth knowledge of the concepts and basics of network design and the associated technologies in terms of hardware, infrastructure, operating systems, applications, and network software systems
- Adequate understanding of the concepts of breaches and security vulnerabilities, and how to secure them.
- Explaining and describing all parts of the network, its operating systems and services, especially the technologies used when it is designed and developed.
- Explaining terms and definitions related to the concepts of network technologies and the development of associated services.
B - Intellectual Abilities:
The student is expected to possess a range of knowledge, skills and values, some of which are:
- to analyze problems, develop solutions, and make decisions.
- to exercise critical thinking of the used methods and technologies, and present suitable technological alternatives when needed.
- to adopt systematic thinking in terms of networks design, services and databases, and to identify the basic stages of development according to the requirements.
- to understand problems and offer solutions, even if partial.
C- Practical Skills:
The student is expected to possess a range of knowledge, skills and values, including:
- Applying the technologies and skills acquired in the field of designing and developing network infrastructure and network services.
- Using good and effective methodologies to develop network applications, and using modern technologies in this field.
- Understanding the concepts of network security and wireless networks, and smoothly using them in the development and application of good software and systems.
- Producing software applications integrated with the accompanying services or parts thereof according to specific descriptions.
D- General Transferable Skills:
The student is expected to possess a range of knowledge, skills and values, including:
- being able to effectively participate within a work team and dedicate initiatives to develop and improve the team's work and the quality of the targeted products and applications.
- being able to evaluate the individual work in the team and the work of the team as a whole in a logical, objective and professional manner.
- constantly developing the acquired knowledge, tools and techniques to improve individual and collective performance in the institution or organization in which change is for the better.
- being able to communicate effectively and convey technical information regarding network technologies in a clear and smooth manner with peers or co-workers.
- using tools and techniques that help to formulate, summarize and present performance reports.
- abiding by the standards and ethics of the profession.
Courses list:
The total number of courses in the program is 15, in addition to the master's project, covered in 4 terms.
All program courses are mandatory and they are:
Course |
Abbreviation |
prerequisites |
Credit units |
Switch and Routing |
RSW |
- |
6 |
Wireless Networks |
WNT |
- |
6 |
Data Center Design |
DCD |
- |
6 |
Internet Service Providers |
ISP |
- |
6 |
Multimedia Systems |
MMS |
- |
6 |
Network Security |
NSS |
RSW |
6 |
Wireless Network Security |
WNS |
WNT |
6 |
Advanced Network Administration |
ANA |
RSW |
6 |
Internet Protocols |
IPR |
RSW |
6 |
Server Design |
SSD |
- |
6 |
Cyber Security |
CYS |
NSS |
6 |
Ad-hoc Networks |
AHN |
WNT |
6 |
Software Defined Networks |
SDN |
RSW |
6 |
The Internet of things |
IOT |
RSW , WNT |
6 |
Cloud Computing Infrastructure |
CID |
RSW , SSD |
6 |
Master's Project |
NPR |
studying at least 90 credit units, and passing at least 78 credit units. |
30 |
The indicative study plan of the program:
Term |
Course |
Abbreviation |
prerequisites |
First |
Switch and Routing |
RSW |
- |
Wireless Networks |
WNT |
- |
|
Data Center Design |
DCD |
- |
|
Internet Service Providers |
ISP |
- |
|
Multimedia Systems |
MMS |
- |
|
Second |
Network Security |
NSS |
RSW |
Wireless Network Security |
WNS |
WNT |
|
Advanced Network Administration |
ANA |
RSW |
|
Internet Protocols |
IPR |
RSW |
|
Server Design |
SSD |
- |
|
Third |
Cyber Security |
CYS |
NSS |
Ad-hoc Networks |
AHN |
WNT |
|
Software Defined Networks |
SDN |
RSW |
|
The Internet of things |
IOT |
RSW , WNT |
|
Cloud Computing Infrastructure |
CID |
RSW , SSD |
|
Fourth |
Master's Project |
NPR |
Passing at least 78 credit units, and studying at least 90 credit units. |