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Opleiding: Mobile Telecommunication Engineering, MSc
Learning purpose
The evolution of telecoms networks, systems and services has been driven in large part by mobile and wireless technologies. Wide-scale commercial implementation of 2G, 3G and now 4G networks has happened in the space of 15 years. This situation is unprecedented in most other parts of industry and provides superb opportunities for those involved. What is more the evolution of this technology has meant that regulation, management and business strategy in the sector are also at the forefront of commercial evolution.
Recognising the fast-moving nature of the telecoms sector, and with a desire to offer the most current and relevant research-related programme, Middlesex University has partnered with one of the sector?s leading training and consultancy companies, mpirical limited, to develop a unique, cutting-edge syllabus that explores the key facets of mobile telecoms. During the course you will not only have access to the very latest academic thinking and research in this field but also the opportunity to study with lecturers who currently work commercially as advisers and consultants within the mobile telecoms sector.
Programme
Study is based on five learning elements, all of which must be completed successfully to obtain a Masters degree.
- Foundation- 2G(GSM-GPRS), 3G(UMTS-HSPA) and 4G(LTE-WiMAX) network system design and operation.
- Business Evolution- economics of a modern mobile service provider?s business. Analysis of business strategy, forecasting, marketing and regulation.
- Cutting-Edge Radio and Wireless Access- radio access based on GSM-GPRS-EDGE, UMTS-HSDPA and LTE and LTE Advanced.
- Core Network and Network Intelligence- next generation IP transport, IP edge and network edge strategy and protocol, gateways and service intelligence.
- Dissertation- following a short preparatory course covering topics such as research methods and project planning, the dissertation module gives you the opportunity to apply your individual knowledge and skills to a substantial project in the mobile telecoms sector.
Start September or January, study two years part-time. Tutorials are delivered through a combination of live online virtual classroom training and innovative Web2.0 applications.
Your knowledge and understanding of the taught part of the course will be assessed by submission of a portfolio which will include technology-based exercises, essays, learning journals and participation in class discussion. In one of the modules, a major presentation about many of the commercial aspects of a mobile service provider business is required. Satisfactory performance in the portfolio can result in the award of a Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma for students wishing to leave the programme at this point. However, if your portfolio passes at Postgraduate Diploma level, you may instead progress to the project stage, and you will be awarded a Masters degree if you pass the dissertation.
Entry Requirements
A second class honours degree or above in telecommunications, computing or a field that involves significant exposure to communications technology or engineering, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with degrees in other fields who can demonstrate relevant industrial experience may also apply, and all applicants will have an initial on-line assessment in the form of a diagnostic test to determine their level of prior knowledge. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5.
English language requirements
You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component.
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