24 monthsProgramme duration
13,315 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Computer networks represent a field upon which the entire world economy is based. This multidisciplinary program is designed to equip students with advanced and working knowledge to succeed in the field of computer networks by acquiring valuable tools and skills in designing, managing, and securing computer networks. As the world is becoming digital, this discipline is skyrocketing in terms of demand in the job market, for both large and small business enterprises.
This program covers subjects related to wired and wireless networks, including network design and management, network security, internet of things, client server programming, and emerging technologies. A rich collection of specific topics is covered, including the fundamentals of networks (physical and data layers, switching, routing, transport, etc.), mobile computing and wireless networks (e.g. configurations, interference mitigation, wireless network architecture, multi-gigabit networks such as 5G/6G), network design (e.g. LANs, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, multicast listener discovery), and network programming. The programs also covers network management and security (cryptography, segmentation zones, secure protocols, firewall protocols, authentication and authorization, network management standards and applications, etc.), and wireless applications of internet of things (access technologies such as LoRaWAN, publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as MQTT and COAP, industrial access control for wireless sensors, etc.). A suite of emerging technologies in computer networks will also be covered.
This program covers subjects related to wired and wireless networks, including network design and management, network security, internet of things, client server programming, and emerging technologies. A rich collection of specific topics is covered, including the fundamentals of networks (physical and data layers, switching, routing, transport, etc.), mobile computing and wireless networks (e.g. configurations, interference mitigation, wireless network architecture, multi-gigabit networks such as 5G/6G), network design (e.g. LANs, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, multicast listener discovery), and network programming. The programs also covers network management and security (cryptography, segmentation zones, secure protocols, firewall protocols, authentication and authorization, network management standards and applications, etc.), and wireless applications of internet of things (access technologies such as LoRaWAN, publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as MQTT and COAP, industrial access control for wireless sensors, etc.). A suite of emerging technologies in computer networks will also be covered.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Computer networks represent a field upon which the entire world economy is based. This multidisciplinary program is designed to equip students with advanced and working knowledge to succeed in the field of computer networks by acquiring valuable tools and skills in designing, managing, and securing computer networks. As the world is becoming digital, this discipline is skyrocketing in terms of demand in the job market, for both large and small business enterprises.
This program covers subjects related to wired and wireless networks, including network design and management, network security, internet of things, client server programming, and emerging technologies. A rich collection of specific topics is covered, including the fundamentals of networks (physical and data layers, switching, routing, transport, etc.), mobile computing and wireless networks (e.g. configurations, interference mitigation, wireless network architecture, multi-gigabit networks such as 5G/6G), network design (e.g. LANs, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, multicast listener discovery), and network programming. The programs also covers network management and security (cryptography, segmentation zones, secure protocols, firewall protocols, authentication and authorization, network management standards and applications, etc.), and wireless applications of internet of things (access technologies such as LoRaWAN, publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as MQTT and COAP, industrial access control for wireless sensors, etc.). A suite of emerging technologies in computer networks will also be covered.
This program covers subjects related to wired and wireless networks, including network design and management, network security, internet of things, client server programming, and emerging technologies. A rich collection of specific topics is covered, including the fundamentals of networks (physical and data layers, switching, routing, transport, etc.), mobile computing and wireless networks (e.g. configurations, interference mitigation, wireless network architecture, multi-gigabit networks such as 5G/6G), network design (e.g. LANs, VLANs, InterVLAN routing, multicast listener discovery), and network programming. The programs also covers network management and security (cryptography, segmentation zones, secure protocols, firewall protocols, authentication and authorization, network management standards and applications, etc.), and wireless applications of internet of things (access technologies such as LoRaWAN, publish/subscribe messaging protocols such as MQTT and COAP, industrial access control for wireless sensors, etc.). A suite of emerging technologies in computer networks will also be covered.
Admission Requirements
2.5+
6+
105+
70+
All candidates for the MX in Computer Networks must satisfy the overall requirements of KFUPM in addition to the following:
a) The general requirements for the professional Master's are as follows:
b) The technical backgrounds needed for Admission are:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program, as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the entire application, and the personal interview. Based on the assessment of the applicant file and the personal interview, the admission committee might offer conditional acceptance for students who need to take deficiency courses.
The MX in Computer Networks consists of 9 core courses from different disciplines.
a) The general requirements for the professional Master's are as follows:
- A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a scale of 4.00
- Completion of TOFEL with a minimum score of 525 (PBT), 194 (CBT), or 70 (IBT). IELTS is also acceptable with a minimum of 6.0. (TOEFL is not required for Students who graduated from KFUPM)
- At least two letters of recommendation
b) The technical backgrounds needed for Admission are:
- B.SC degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Control and Instrumentation System Engineering, or related fields.
- Basic knowledge of Programming.
- Basics of mathematics and Probability and Statistics.
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program, as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the entire application, and the personal interview. Based on the assessment of the applicant file and the personal interview, the admission committee might offer conditional acceptance for students who need to take deficiency courses.
The MX in Computer Networks consists of 9 core courses from different disciplines.
2 Years
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
13,315 USD
International
13,315 USD
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