PMCNCSWE - MSc Computer Networking and Cyber Security with Work Experience

Tutorial Exercises and Assessments:

Tutorial exercises and short phase tests provide students with regular feedback on their progress.

Summative assessments of students' knowledge and understanding are incorporated into formal in-

course tests, exercises, case studies, and a final unseen examination.

Cybersecurity Modules:

Cybersecurity modules are delivered in the university's state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Center. MSc

students interact with other MSc and PhD students, as well as professionals from industry, offering

valuable opportunities to engage in major projects.

Student Resources:

Students have access to the Graduate Centre, where they can meet and discuss their courses. The

campus library, recently refurbished, features specialized group study areas and a comprehensive

selection of textbooks, journals, and online learning resources. Additionally, open study areas are

available on the ground floor of the Tower building and in the Green Lounge at Benwell Road, all

equipped with IT facilities and multiple computers.

Professional Memberships:

All students joining the program are encouraged to become Student Members of the British Computer

Society (BCS), the accrediting body for the MSc program, and take advantage of the resources

available. Students can also join the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which offers

access to one of the largest on-site and online libraries worldwide, as well as invitations to seminars

and conferences related to their studies. Membership provides access to a range of professional

online lectures in specialized areas of networking and cybersecurity. Upon graduation, students are

automatically transferred to the rank of IET Member, a prestigious status that can open doors in both

academia and industry. Additionally, IET membership offers the potential for students to become

eligible for Chartered Engineering (CEng) status after gaining work experience.

To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, developments, and

advancements in computer networking and cybersecurity.

· To enable students to effectively integrate into real-world enterprise environments, undertaking business roles and working on projects related to the design and management of computer networks and cybersecurity. · To provide students with analytical and practical techniques for evaluating, planning, designing, and implementing secure computer networks across various applications. · To deepen students' knowledge and appreciation of the critical importance of network and cybersecurity. · To develop both theoretical and practical skills necessary for designing secure networks that can adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. · To empower students to research, design, and critically evaluate specific systems in computer networking and cybersecurity. · To raise awareness of emerging opportunities in computer networking and cybersecurity. · To allow students to acquire specialized knowledge aligned with their career interests, complementing and enhancing the skills and professional perspectives gained from prior education and work experience. · To provide an understanding of the strategic processes involved in deploying and implementing cybersecurity in organizations of all sizes. · To foster a critical understanding of the professional, legal, ethical, economic, and global environmental issues impacting computer networking and cybersecurity.

Knowledge and understanding:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of selecting the most appropriate devices to provide industry standard solutions to practical networking and security issues.
2. Critically evaluate the performance of current Networking and Security systems and design high performance secure networks with consideration to the future needs of business and
3. Apply advanced tools and techniques that may be used when developing and managing computer networks and Cyber Security systems and apply these in real world situations.
4. Critical awareness of current issues in networking technology and new and future developments.
5. Discuss professional, legal and ethical, economical and global environmental issues through the development of Networks, Security and their impact.

Cognitive intellectual skills:
6. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of current and future techniques/technology used to increase the capabilities of computer networks.
7. Select appropriate analysis and design procedures to solve problems in a creative and innovative manner and apply those solutions in a real-world situation.
8. Deal with Cyber Security issues both systematically and creatively.
9. Analyse, specify, design, implement and evaluate the performance behavior of various computer network scenarios and apply these in real world situations.

Transferable skills including those of employability and professional practice:
10. Critically and systematically apply knowledge and skills to real applications in the workplace thereby enhancing employability and career prospects.
11. Use initiative and take responsibility to plan, organize and implement a program of work.
12. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to specialists and non-specialist audiences.
13. Think critically in respect of their own and others’ work.
14. Ability to work and study independently and/or as member of a team.

Subject-specific practical skills:
15. Select and use appropriate computer-based tools for analysis and troubleshooting.
16. Select, configure and use appropriate Networking Infrastructure equipment.
17. Locate and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources assess critically published academic papers and produce original work of a standard and in a form suitable for publication

UL0. Demonstrate confidence, resilience, ambition and creativity and will act as inclusive, collaborative and socially responsible practitioners/professionals in their discipline.

Subject Standard Benchmark for Computing (March 2022):
http://Subject Benchmark Statement: Computing (qaa.ac.uk)

Inclusive development and assessment are the leading principles in our learning, teaching and assessment provisions. Each module’s development and assessment design take account of the students’ background. In this process, we ensure that all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment are fair and accessible for all students, particularly minorities and those with disabilities. In the module and assessment design process, students are involved to review the content, marking criteria and delivery methods. We create awareness of professional body requirements from the start, so they prepare themselves according to what is required by the IET and the industries. Students express their views through the VLE discussion board, emails, face-to-face discussions and through student representatives. Students are encouraged to raise issues such as fairness of marking and allocations, the academic support process and accessibility of assessments. The team review the issues during staff and course committee meetings in the presence of student reps.
A range of assessment instruments are used to enable students to demonstrate their individual skills and competencies. These include formal written exams, MCQ tests, practical exams, essays, laboratory and group case study reports, logbooks, project report and viva-voce.
Students are given opportunity or seek one to one feedback on technical aspect involving hardware/software tools during regular laboratory sessions as well as in a run-up to artefact demonstrations, practical exams or case study/ laboratory reports submission or to submit draft work for formative feedback in case of substantial piece of written work.

During key core modules and course committee meetings, student body is educated about the assessment process, the role of moderators, and the role of the external examiner, the ratification of marks, and the ways in which individual assessments are aggregated as a part of their final award.
Students are encouraged to set themselves realistic targets and work positively towards achieving those targets.

The course conforms to both the framework and University Academic Regulations in which no condonement or compensation is permitted.

Students are required to take all core and optional modules before enrolling to the Work Experience module.
Student are required to take all core and optional modules, including the Work Experience module, before being able to enroll to the Project module.

Part-time Structure

Part time students can take a maximum of 2 (Two) modules per semester the number of the modules taken will affect the course duration.
Default digest for options
Autumn CT7156 Network Troubleshooting
Spring CT7157 Hardening Network Infrastructure

All awards are only obtainable without condonement or compensation of any modules.

This course is very practical in nature and aims to produce well rounded Networking and Cybersecurity professionals PDP is ingrained in this course and assessments in a number of modules call the student to assess their professional profile reflect on their personal development as they navigate the modules in this course and identify how they progress and the value added.

Successfully pass this course and you will receive Cisco accreditation.

Cybersecurity Architect, Computer Networking Architect various senior positions in the field of cyber security

You could enjoy a career as a network engineer, network manager, network security and cyber security consultant, crime and computer forensic or network security professional.

You will be required to have:

• a lower second class (2:2) UK degree (or equivalent) in Computer Networking and Cyber Security, Computer Security, Computer Science, Computing, Electronics and Communications, or a closely related discipline
• applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered

Please note the networking modules are based on CISCO CCNP curriculum and are very practically assessed. You are strongly advised to either study CISCO CCNA or ensure that you are competent in configuring CISCO devices before you enrol to ensure success in this MSc program.

London Metropolitan University has an established Cisco Academy and can provide advice on CISCO training and certifications.