Faculty of Telecommunications and Space Technology Master of Science in Communication Network Engineering Page 1
Faculty of Telecommunications and Space Technology Master of Science in Communication Network Engineering Table of Contents I II III IV V VI VII VIII Synopsis Philosophy behind the Program Aims of the Program Learning Outcomes Career Prospects Key Skills of the Program Program Structure Distribution of the Modules Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Pages 6 Pages 8 Page 2
I. SYNOPSIS Masters on Communication Networks Engineering (MCNE) is focused on the provisioning of competence across Telecommunications Engineering and Computer Science, taking into account tecno-economic aspects and services supported by the networks. In the first semester the students will build solid grounds in basic disciplines of information engineering. In the second and third semester they will acquire strong competence in the area of: software for telecommunication, design of wired and wireless networks, network architectures and tecno-economic aspects, network components. In the last semester, they will develop and original Master thesis in Future University Laboratories or in one of the sponsor companies. At the end of the Master program they will be able to design, plan and manage complex telecommunication infrastructures with heterogeneous network segments both from the hardware and software point of view. II. PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE PROGRAM Telecommunications and Networking Engineers are faced with many challenges brought about by the rapid advances in computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology. This course addresses the major aspects of this technology, from high-level specification of telecommunications systems and networks, through implementation alternatives, to realization of communications circuits. The course aims to produce engineers with the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the telecommunications and IT industries. Page 3
III. AIMS OF THE PROGRAM This program equips students with advanced skills in communication networks and its equipments design. It is an intensive theoretical-practical taught post graduate program, intended for Engineers with a high skill in electronics application and design. Specifically, this program aims to: 1. Offering expert opinion and consultation in the field of Communication networks and its equipments to the community. 2. The course is designed to enable the students to contribute the solution of technical problems related to communication network engineering such as optimization and performance enhancement. 3. To provide the Engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills in dealing with the various systems and sub- system in the field of Communication network Engineering and its developments. IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES We prepare our post graduates for a professional career and for academic research. The emphasis of the program is on both theoretical and practical techniques for the design and development of Communication Networks, enabling the post graduates to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings and applications. Page 4
V. CAREER PROSPECTS A wide range of career opportunities in the post graduate Doctorate that specialized in Communication Engineering. Among the career opportunities are listed below. a. Network Engineer b. VSAT network consultant. c. Telecommunication Engineer. d. Researcher. e. Faculty VI. KEY SKILLS OF THE PROGRAM The Communication network engineering program allows our graduate students to gain knowledge and experience at the forefront of communication network technology. Future university is only Sudanese university to design and build real educational network with a multimedia delivery capability. You will gain first-hand experience of the technologies which go into networking and the planning of a various network such as VSAT, Broadband and wireless network. Design and implementation of communication network require a diverse range of knowledge, from Electronics and computing systems through to communication engineering for broadband communication. Page 5
VII. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Summary of Requirements: Admission requirements B.Sc or B. Eng in related area such as Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering with the following pre requisite subjects: Digital Communication Analogue Communication Communication Theory Data Communication Electromagnetic Programming Language Wave propagation and Antenna Optoelectronic The program is design on a semester basis. A total of three (3) semesters is required to complete the MCNE concentration program. The required 36 credit hours are distributed over three (3) semesters at an average load of 10 credit hours per semester. Page 6
Semester 1 Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. TST6111 Stochastic Processes and Queuing Theory 3 TST6112 Design of Access, Metro and Core Networks TST6113 Wireless Communication Networks 3 TST6114 Tele traffic and Network Optimization 3 TST6115 Advance Networks security 3 TST6116 High speed and broadband network 3 Total 15 3 Semester 2 Elective courses (12 credit) Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. TST6121 Signal processing 3 TST6122 Microwave communication and Technology 3 TST6123 Advance Satellite Communication Network 3 TST6124 Advance Mobile Communication Network 3 TST6125 Software and Database in Telecommunication 3 TST6222 Advanced Network Architectures and Protocols 3 TST6223 Network Modeling and simulation 3 Semester 3(Project thesis) Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. TST6221 Project thesis 6 Page 7
VIII. DISTRIBUTION OF THE MODULES Course Nature No. of Courses Total Credits Major 5 15 Elective 4 12 Thesis 1 6 10% 40% 50% Major Elective Thesis Page 8