Cloud Computing MSc

Staffordshire University

Postgraduate

In Stoke-On-Trent

£ 9,000 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Stoke-on-trent

  • Duration

    18 Months

MSc Cloud Computing provides specialist study of Cloud Computing. This is a growing area to addressing the issues of collaborative working with data stored centrally either in house or externally. The award is built around a core of networking at CCNP level, the networking topics utilise Cisco networking equipment and support material provided by Cisco Systems Inc.
Virtualisation, server side technologies and mobile/wireless technologies are investigated in the context of supported mobile workers in an enterprise environment.

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Start date

Stoke-On-Trent (Staffordshire)
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College Road, ST4 2DE

Start date

On request

About this course

An Undergraduate Honours degree BSc/BEng (2.2 or above) in a related Computing subject, or in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering with Telecoms/ Network modules from a UK University, or the international equivalent.
Applicants with appropriate experience in networking and/or professional qualifications will also be considered providing they can satisfy the University that they are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate study.

If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum...

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Networking
  • Network
  • Network Training
  • Cisco
  • Wireless
  • Server

Course programme



In your first study stage, the PgCert, you will study five modules –this includes a 2 week preliminary study course, followed by four core modules, the completion of these modules makes you eligible for a PgCert. In the second stage the, PgDip you will study a further four modules. Once you have completed these 9 modules you can start the dissertation stage in order to qualify for a MSc.
On finishing the PgCert or PgDip stage you have the opportunity to undertake a work placement of up to 12 months. The placement has to be started and completed before you start your dissertation. You will finish your award by completing a dissertation on a network related topic.
Core modules
Core modules
COCS70637 Networking Concepts (Two weeks pre-enrolment)
COCS70686 Research Methods
COCS70638 Professional Switched Networks
COCS70666 Network Security
COCS70627 Mobile Computing and Wireless
COCS70665 Virtualisation
COCS70625 Server Side Technology
COCS70705 Professional Routed Networks
COCS70639 Maintaining a Converged IP Based Network

Dissertation (60 credits)
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Additional information

Opportunity to gain Cisco certification to CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) standard Taught using up to date specialist Laboratories Study the latest technologies that industry is and will be using Duration 18 months as there is no integrated placement - placement route.

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