UTS: ALCATEL-LUCENT CERTIFICATION with A UTS ENGINEERING MASTERS DEGREE postgraduate COURSE 2012 eng.uts.edu.au
RIGOROUS, INDUSTRY RELEVANT AND HIGHLY PRACTICAL UTS:ENGINEERING will TAkE YOUR CAREER TO THE NExT LEVEL Access to a multimillion state-of-theart carrier-grade lab facility UTS is the first University in the world to offer the Alcatel-Lucent industry certifications Networking Routing Specialist I (NRS1) and II (NRS2). You can obtain this certification in conjunction with a UTS Master of Engineering Studies (C04097) majoring in Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03385) or in Telecommunication Engineering and Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03431). You will have access to a multi-million state-of-the-art carriergrade lab facility during your course.
The certification is ideal for those wanting to work with the most advanced carriergrade IP networks in the world, including the National Broadband Network company in Australia. The program is based on the Alcatel-Lucent 7750 Service Router family, which are a carrier-grade IP/MPLS router currently being deployed by most ISPs in the world. For more information on the Service Router Certification (SRC) program, visit www.alcatel-lucent.com/src To gain the NRS1 and/or NRS2 certification at UTS, you need to enrol in specific UTS:Engineering subjects as part of your major and complete additional activities below: AlcAtel-lucent certification nrs1 nrs2 Complete 3.5 hour NRS2 lab exam NRS24A0 with Alcatel- Lucent uts Subject to be completed 49202 Communication Protocols (Scalable IP Networks) 49202 Communication Protocols (Scalable IP Networks) 49201 Integrated Services Networks (Services Architecture) AdditionAl Activity required for certification > Attend a 2 day Short Course (SC1) > Complete external Alcatel-Lucent exam 4A0-100 > Attend a 2 day Short Course (SC1) > Complete external Alcatel-Lucent exam 4A0-100 > Attend a 2 day Short Course (SC2) > Complete external Alcatel-Lucent exam 4A0-104 42902 Interior Routing and High Availability > Complete external Alcatel-Lucent exam 4A0-101 42903 Multi-Protocol Label Switching > Complete external Alcatel-Lucent exam 4A0-103
Students of Alcatel-Lucent courses at UTS will become the skilled workers our customers need as they develop and deliver the next generation of broadband services. Sean O Halloran, President and MD, Alcatel-Lucent Australia About Alcatel-Lucent Alcatel-Lucent is a global leader in telecommunications today. Headquartered in Paris France, they have operations in over 130 countries. In 2010, revenues exceeded ˆ 16 billion. Their investment of over ˆ 2.5 billion in R&D, including the famous Bell Labs in the USA is globally significant. They hold 27,500 active patents and have secured 7 Nobel prizes in physics. They are market leaders in mobile and fixed networking, IP, optics technologies as well as applications and services. They have their own accredited* corporate University, the Alcatel-Lucent University, with major centres in 18 countries including the UTS campus in Sydney, Australia (which forms part of the Asia-Pacific headquarters for the Alcatel-Lucent University). * Alcatel-Lucent University is accredited by the European Foundation for Development under the CLIP (Corporate Learning Improvement Program). Refer to www.efmd.org/index.php/accreditationmain/clip/accredited-companies Alcatel-Lucent Exams External Alcatel-Lucent exams can be completed at any global Prometric testing centre. They are multiple choice online exams (approximate cost AUD$168 per exam). The 3½ hour NRS2 lab exam is conducted by Alcatel-Lucent and can be arranged through UTS at no additional cost. 2012 Timetable Most subjects will be offered in block mode format in 2012. Each subject consists of three two-day blocks, run over a six week period during March, May, August and October. with the exception of 49201 Integrated Service Networks which will run the entire Spring semester. UTS runs two day Short Courses (SC1 and SC2) at a cost of approximately AUD$500. For more information on subject scheduling visit timetable.uts.edu.au
COURSE INFORMATION C04097 Master of Engineering Studies Study load: 8 subjects (48 credit points) Duration: 1 yr full-time, 2 yrs part-time The Master of Engineering Studies (MEStud) is a flexible postgraduate course that will enable you to both deepen the technical knowledge gained in your first degree and expand your managerial and policy knowledge depending on the major chosen. The degree offers 19 majors to choose from, including a no specified major. For detailed course information visit: www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng Credit Recognition If you have NRS2 or some SRC courses and your certification is up to date you can apply for credit recognition. Major in Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03385) You will study a combination of eight technical and non-technical broadening subjects. Completion Requirements: 49202 Communication Protocols 49238 Telecommunication Networks Choose 2 subjects from the following: 42902 Interior Routing and High Availability 42903 Multi-Protocol Label Switching 49048 wireless Networking Technologies 49110 3G Mobile Technologies 49201 Integrated Services Networks 49203 Telecommunication Signal Processing 49215 Telecommunication Industry 49262 web Technologies Various other IT subjects (refer to Handbook) Choose 3 subjects from the following: 49001 Judgment & Decision Making 49013 Managing IT in Engineering 49016 Technology & Innovation 49306 Quality & Operations Systems 1 elective subject Can be taken from the same major or refer to Handbook for other subjects options. Major in Telecommunication Engineering and Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03431) You will study eight technical subjects from the major. Completion Requirements: 49202 Communication Protocols 49205 Transmission Systems 49215 Telecommunication Industry 49238 Telecommunication Networks Choose 4 subjects from the following: 42902 Interior Routing & High Availability 42903 Multi-Protocol Label Switching 49048 wireless Networking Technologies 49099 GSM, GPRS and EDGE Technologies 49110 3G Mobile Communication Systems 49201 Integrated Services Networks 49203 Telecommunication Signal Processing 49223 Satellite Communication Systems 49262 web Technologies 32555 Fundamentals of Software Development 32570 Enterprise Software Architecture and Middleware
ALCATEL-LUCENT CERTIFICATION SUBJECTS It is also possible to obtain the NRS1 and/or NRS2 certification with the following UTS courses: C11048 Graduate Certification in Engineering with Major in Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03427) C04090 Master of Engineering (by coursework) with Major in Telecommunication Networks (MAJ03434) C04090 Master of Engineering (by coursework) with Major in Telecommunication Engineering (MAJ03435) For detailed course structure and requirements, visit the online handbook at www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng 49201 Integrated Services Networks Offered: Spring Semester Short Course 2 Offered: December will provide you with the fundamental concepts of telecommunication networks designed to carry multiple classes of traffic simultaneously, with the focus being on the provision of services for carrier-class networks. Design and analysis techniques are studied, as well as particular technologies such as ISDN, ATM, SONET, SDH, HFC, ADSL, FTTC, FTTH, PON, GigE, MPLS and IP-VPNs, with the emphasis being on IP and the Next Generation Networks. 49202 Communication Protocols Offered: Autumn Semester (March April session) Spring Semester (August to September session) Short Course 1 offered: in April and September You will gain an understanding of the theory of communication protocols, its application to popular protocols in particular TCP/IP and the analysis of performance and troubleshooting protocol issues in large carrier-grade networks. A significant laboratory component allows you to gain a deeper insight into the theory through the use of the wireshark packet sniffing application. 42902 Interior Routing and High Availability Offered: Autumn Semester (May Session) You will examine the intricacies of standards-based routing protocols, such as open shortest path first (OSPF) and intermediate system-to-intermediate system (IS-IS). Analyse and compare these routing protocols, highlighting their valuable insights into the design decisions necessary for the successful implementation of these protocols in large-scale, service-oriented networking infrastructures for mobile, managed communication and triple play networks. 42903 Multi-Protocol Label Switching Offered: Spring Semester (October session) You will learn multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) concepts, terminology, signalling protocols, design considerations such as resiliency, and the implementation, monitoring and basic troubleshooting of an MPLS network. Gain a good understanding of MPLS and the establishment of label switched paths (LSPs) using either label distribution protocol (LDP) or resource reservation protocol (RSVP) and resource reservation protocol with traffic engineering (RSVP-TE).
HOw TO APPLY For further information visit www.eng.uts.edu.au and www.handbook.uts.edu.au/eng/pg come to our UTS Postgraduate Engineering Info Session, register at www.eng.uts.edu.au English Language Proficiency If your previous studies were undertaken in an overseas country you may need to provide evidence of English proficiency For details please visit www.postgraduate.uts.edu.au/applying Credit Recognition Exemptions are granted on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent subjects at an equivalent level at a tertiary institution. Conditions apply. If you would like to claim credit recognition, you will need to speak to the faculty after enrolment. Local applicants Applications for postgraduate coursework can be submitted: > online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). > in-person at one of our Postgraduate Information Sessions held in April, June, September, November and January, register at www.eng.uts.edu.au To apply through UAC please visit www.uac.edu.au or call (02) 9752 0200 Coursework Application dates: First semester close 31 January 2012 Second semester closing dates: Open 1 May 2012 Close 29 June 2012 Fees All UTS: Engineering postgraduate coursework programs are fee paying. For further information on fees for postgraduate students at UTS visit www.sau.uts.edu.au/fees FEE-HELP FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible local students to pay their tuition fees. Using FEE-HELP means you do not have to pay for your tuition fees up front. You can inform your employer that you have a FEE-HELP loan and they will withhold your payments through the PAYG tax system. If your postgraduate degree is related to your employment, your tuition fees may be tax deductible. For more information, contact your financial adviser or the Australian Tax Office (ATO) ato.gov.au For more information about FEE-HELP visit www.goingtouni.gov.au or call Tel: 1800 020 108 International applicants Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of Australia or citizens of New Zealand must apply as International students directly through UTS International. For further information, please contact UTS International: Tel outside Australia: (+61 3) 9627 4816 Freecall within Australia: 1800 774 816 E-mail: international@uts.edu.au Web: www.uts.edu.au/international Contact us UTS Engineering and IT Outreach Office Tel: +61 2 9514 2666 E-mail: engineering@uts.edu.au Web: www.eng.uts.edu.au City campus Disclaimer: Courses and electives are offered subject to numbers. The information in this brochure is provided for Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. If you are an international student, please consult the International Prospectus available from UTS International. Information is correct at time of printing (January 2012) and is subject to change without notice. Changes in circumstances after this date may alter the accuracy or currency of the information. UTS reserves the right to alter any matter described in this brochure without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
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