Master's Programme (60 credits) in Computer

Network Engineering, 60 credits

Halmstad Universty Sweden

Are you interested in becoming a specialist in Computer Networks?

This masters programme provides theoretical and practical knowledge useful for a professional
activity as a network specialist and security manager. As a student in this programme you will
develop competence for design and implementation of secure advanced computer networks and
gain deeper knowledge in the areas of programming, simulation and protocols.

You will also learn to independently search for solutions to real, technically complex research tasks,
avail your self of scientific papers and use advanced methods of analysis and construction.

The education provides knowledge corresponding to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Degrees
The degree is 60 credits. For obtaining the degree is required that the prerequisites of the
programme are fulfilled and in addition to this that at least 60 credits have been obtained following
the directions above.

Upon completion of the degree programme, a degree certificate will be issued bearing the following
degree in Swedish: Teknologie magisterexamen med huvudmnet datorsystemteknik. In English
this is translated: Master of Science (One Year) with a major in Computer Systems Engineering.
The specialization is translated Computer network engineering.

Specific eligibility requirements

Knowledge in computer communications or computer networks corresponding to the courses
Computer Networks I and Computer Networks II, including good knowledge in TCP/IP, e.g. IP-
addressing, subnetting, access lists, practical router configuration.
knowledge in programming corresponding to the courses Programming and Algorithms and data
structures.

Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in an engineering subject or in Computer Science.

Courses in Computer Engineering, Data Communication, Computer Network Engineering or
Computer Science of at least 90 credits, including thesis.

Courses in mathematics of at least 30 credits or courses including calculus, linear algebra and
transform methods.

Degrees from other countries than Sweden must be at the same level as a Swedish Bachelor's
degree in computer engineering.

Applicants must also have written and verbal command of the English language. This can be proved
by grades from English education or by such tests as IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 500/173/61.

Selection rules and procedure

Based on the required educational background.

Contents
The programme encompasses two terms, corresponding to one year of full time studies. It includes
the courses mentioned below:

Applied Advanced Routing, 7.5 credits

Modern Communication Systems and Networks, 7.5 credits
Multilayer Switching, 7.5 credits
Simulation of Complex Computer Networks, 7.5 credits
Secure and Optimized Converged Networks, 7.5 credits
Wireless Communication Systems, 7.5 credits
Thesis, 15 credits

Other information
Education is performed in English.

Students lacking the courses Computer networks I and Computer networks II (CCNA 1-4) can take
these courses at a short programme during the autumn term. More information is found at the
programme ''Computer Network Engineering, 30 credits''.