Master of Science in Computer Networks

Master of Science in Computer Networks (MSCN)

The Master of Science in Computer Networks (MSCN) program is designed to provide the student, through concentration courses, with expertise in designing, administering and securing computer networks. In addition, it gives the student sufficient breadth, through selected advanced elective courses, to quickly learn new technological developments. This 27 SCH program is designed to be completed in one calendar year.


The requirements of the MSCN program consist of eight courses and a onesemester MS Project (3 SCH). The eight courses are divided into 4 concentration courses and 4 elective courses. The MS Project should be undertaken after finishing at least two courses in the concentration. The prerequisites required for the MSCN are the equivalent of CSC 3351 (Operating Systems), CSC 3352 (Computer Communications), and CSC 3353 (Computer Networks).

 

MSCN Concentration Courses

CSC 5365

Advanced Computer Networks

3 SCH

CSC 5366

TCP/IP Networks

3 SCH

CSC 5367

Internet and Security

3 SCH

CSC 5368 or

Wireless Digital Communications and Networks, or

3 SCH

CSC 5375

Broadband Networks

 

 

MSCN Elective Courses

CSC 5301

Advanced Database Systems and Data Warehousing

3 SCH

CSC 5304

Advanced Operating Systems

3 SCH

CSC 5305

Programming Languages and Compilers

3 SCH

CSC 5309

Artificial Intelligence

3 SCH

CSC 5310

Knowledge-Based Systems

3 SCH

CSC 5332

Multimedia Communications

3 SCH

CSC 5338

Human-Computer Interaction

3 SCH

CSC 5339

Real-Time Systems

3 SCH

CSC 5345

Data Mining

3 SCH

CSC 5346

Software Agents

3 SCH

CSC 5361

Software Design and Architecture

3 SCH

CSC 5364

Project and Quality Management

3 SCH

(Other courses may be added to this list upon approval.)

Different courses from this list will be offered in different semesters. Course offerings are made to allow students to finish the MSCN program in one calendar year.

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