Computer Network Administration and Management

Overview

Businesses, big and small, are only as secure and efficient as their systems. If you're ready to take your existing technical and problem-solving skills to postgraduate level, then our MSc Computer Network Administration and Management degree course will help you reach your goals.

On this course, you'll learn the principles and practice of systems administration and management – including system and network design, analysis, specification, efficiency and security.

You'll plan and produce an individual project, and we'll provide the expertise and support so you can develop your professional practice. So once you graduate, you'll have all the tools you need for a career in computer network administration.

You can start this course in September or January (full time only in January).

Accredited by

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and meets the UK Engineering Council's Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). So it's a step towards registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

What you'll experience

On this course you'll:

• Get to use our multi-platform suites and computer labs

• Have access to over 250 servers in our £1 million network laboratory, featuring the latest computer networks and communication systems

• Get hands-on experience of configuring and optimising secure networks, and build client, server and middleware aspects of internet applications

• Study the key themes in the field, like Data Communications and Networking, Cloud Computing and Client Server Network Architecture

• Complete a personal project, applying what you've learned to a significant communications system or network planning problem

• Learn from academic staff with relevant experience in the field, including research and consultancy

Careers and opportunities

You'll graduate from this course with the skills you need for a career as a senior IT practitioner. Because there's a need for qualified, skilled practitioners in the field, you can apply your knowledge to an in-house accounting and finance system, or in an SME or a corporate-wide data system in an international organisation. You can also choose an academic career and study for a PhD.

What jobs can you do with a Computer Network Administration and Management degree?

Career opportunities include:

• systems administrator

• systems manager

• network designer

• IT manager

• system consultant

• university lecturer or researcher

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Work experience and career planning

We'll help you to identify internships, voluntary roles and opportunities that will complement your studies.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in computer network administration.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

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