PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Li Li has graduated from the MEng Internetworking program and is working for Cogeco Cable Inc. as a Senior Commerical Network Engineer - Team Leader. "The course gave me the high-level skills and the confidence to achieve my career goals," she says.

Are you:

• a networking professional already in the field who wishes to increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge?
• someone who wishes to change your career path by entering the high-demand, high-paying field of networking?
• a fresh graduate who wishes to make a career in networking?

If so, the Master of Engineering degree in Internetworking may be for you.

For entry to this Master's degree program in Internetworking (Computer Networks), prospective students must hold an undergraduate degree. Preferred degrees are Engineering (any discipline) and Applied Sciences. Graduates of this program will have a solid theoretical foundation as well as a solid technology experience, and will be positioned for success in many different facets of the networking industry. This is a course-based Master's degree that covers not only what the current technology is, but also why the technology is in its present form. It provides the theoretical background to analyze the shortcomings and strengths of the technology, its continuing evolution, and the challenges that lie ahead for the industry.

The degree is designed to be completed in 12 months and the seminar requirement within 16 months. The program consists of 10 courses and an oral presentation on a technical subject. Courses are offered in a set sequence over a 10-month period and each course is considered a pre-requisite for following courses. Deviation from the posted schedule requires a program of study approved by the program director. Courses will be offered in a compressed 15-day format requiring a minimum of 160 hours of work per course. Certain courses will require more time.

In addition, students are advised to access Cisco CCNA on-line training as well as undertake other self-training opportunities. These can lead the students to industrial certification if they so choose.

This Master's degree is offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Dalhousie University, under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in Halifax the provincial capital of Nova Scotia, Canada. The director works with his team consisting of administrative staff, academics, technologists, and industrial partners to ensure the highest academic standard, and to enable the students to undertake a unique training opportunity using the program facilities.

The total cost of the Master's degree is reviewed annually and the current proposal may be seen under the fees page.

Before classes commence, students must register for all Master's degree courses to be taken in any term. Registration is checked 10 working days prior to each course and any student who is not registered at that time will not be permitted to attend classes.