Study for a Master of Engineering in Internetworking
in Canada
Dalhousie University
The Master of Engineering in Internetworking degree at
Dalhousie University is geared towards the following groups of people:
- networking professionals already in
the field who wish to increase the depth and breadth of their knowledge
- those who wish to change their
career path by entering the high-demanding field of networking
- fresh graduates who wish to make a
career in networking.
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Internetworking is an area of growing
significance and importance in today's world. It is a multidisciplinary area
which requires knowledge and skills in the related areas of engineering,
communications, mathematics and modeling, computer and network architectures,
and computer software. It is an industry that draws on interdisciplinary
knowledge, requires practical ability, and capitalizes on individual strengths.
Program
Scope
The Master of Engineering in
Internetworking was introduced in 1997 as the first
graduate program in the world dedicated to Internetworking. The Internetworking
Program is a course-based Master's degree that provides the theoretical
background to analyze the shortcomings and strengths of network technologies,
their continuing evolution, and the challenges that lie ahead for the industry.
The program is designed to allow students to apply their knowledge and develop
hands-on experience in a unique environment. Invaluable opportunities to
analyze, test and integrate the student's knowledge, concepts and ideas, through
interactive learning are incorporated throughout the program. Through
collaborative group work in the Internetworking laboratories, students have the
opportunity to develop the team skills which are highly valued in industry. A
solid education at the master degree level is provided. Graduates of this
program will have a solid theoretical foundation as well as a solid technology
experience, and will be positioned for success in many different facets of the
internetworking industry.
Program
Delivery
The MEng
Internetworking program of study consist of 5 semesters (academic terms) and a
6th semester for the mandatory seminar requirement. 2 (5 credit hour) courses
per term.
Courses are offered sequentially in the following pre-requisite order:
INWK6111 Introduction to Computer Networks
INWK6112 Physical and Data Link Standards & Protocols
INWK6114 Internet Communication Protocols
INWK6113 Telecommunications and Wide Area Networks
INWK6115 Network Architecture
INWK6411 Real Time Programming for Internetworking
INWK6211 Mathematics for Internetworking
INWK6117 Emerging Technologies
INWK6119 Network Security
INWK6912 Network Design
INWK6800 Internetworking Seminar
Any deviation from the set study schedule requires permission from the
INWK Administrative Office.
All students are required to be on campus for the entire period for
classes, laboratories, and tests/examinations. Weekend days will be required
according to the needs of specific courses.
Program Entrance Requirements
Students entering this program must hold
a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Applicants with degrees in the
following areas will be considered: computer science, computer engineering,
electrical engineering, industrial engineering, physical sciences or
mathematics. An undergraduate grade point average equivalent to a CGPA of at
least 3.0 is normally required; for those with a CGPA between 2.7 and 3.0,
relevant work experience will be a factor in assessing the application.
Cost
The proposed academic fee(for 10 academic courses and a seminar) is payable in Canadian dollars and is
$23, 100. The academic fee is reviewed annually and the university reserves the
right to change the fee structure prior to the commencement of classes. The
academic fee is to be paid in 10 equal installments (one per course by the first
day of a course), except when stated otherwise.
Location
Dalhousie University is located in
beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia; one of the oldest cities in Canada.
Halifax,
an international city of 360, 000 is large enough to offer many of the activities
and services of an urban city, while maintaining the friendliness of a small
town. Infused with energy and enthusiasm of thousands of students, Halifax is
an exciting coastal city with a youthful flair. Combine this student-friendly
atmosphere with our legendary Maritime charm, and it is easy to see that Nova
Scotia's capital city will quickly become your second home.
Dalhousie University
Master of Engineering in Internetworking
1360 Barrington Street, Room A210
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
B3J 1Z1
Phone: +1 (902) 494-1114
Email:
shelley.caines@dal.ca
Website:
www.internetworking.engineering.dal.ca
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