MSc Telecommunications Birmingham City University
Online-based distance learning
Qualification The MSc Telecommunications awards include Postgraduate Certificate (Stage 1), Postgraduate Diploma (Stage 2) and full MSc Telecommunications (Stage 3). On successful completion of all stages you will be awarded the MSc Telecommunications.
Awarding Body Birmingham City University
Course Description The field of telecommunications has experienced immense developments over the past years and provides an area for exciting opportunities in science and technology. A specialisation in telecommunications is essential for those willing to drive a number of related industries in the new millennium.
This postgraduate course is geared towards the shift from traditional telecommunication and data communications systems to mobile and wireless communications and the management of network services. The course provides advanced knowledge of telecommunications technologies and issues related to communications networks.
Topics covered in the course include the latest developments in the fields of telecommunications and networks. The course focuses on telecommunications technologies and their practical applications in modern industries. Due to the fast pace of the developments in the telecommunications sector the course is designed in such a way that fundamental principles are covered in alignment with state of the art technological advances in digital communications.
The course is suitable for competent students from both scientific and engineering backgrounds wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of recent techniques in the design, development, administration and management of telecommunications.
Mode Online distance learning
Course Content (Modules) Comprises five modules and a project / dissertation:
Stage 1 1. Project Management &
Research Methodology This module covers project planning, scheduling and monitoring tools and techniques while at the same time developing research philosophies, strategies and methods relevant to the telecommunications industry.
You will develop project management and research competencies that will enable you to plan, undertake and evaluate independent research in an organisational setting.
2. Data Communications Systems This module will provide you with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the key principles of the design, development and diagnostics of data communication systems.
You will develop an in-depth knowledge of the management of data communication system, compression techniques for digital voice and video transmission, and network traffic protocols
3. Telecommunication Systems This module will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the principles of telecommunications systems, while emphasising technologies that support digital communications. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics and advantages of digital signals, as well as issues relating to transmission, line coding and modulation.
You will study a variety of topics providing a detailed knowledge and understanding of telecommunication networks and their properties.
Stage 2
4. Management of Network Services This module will provide you with a detailed knowledge of the requirements and operation of networks and associated service management . Emphasis is placed on the realisation of Quality of Service (QoS) concepts in digital networks and mobile communications.
You will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management of network infrastructure and services within a business environment, including the classification of equipment and services.
5. Mobile & Wireless
Communications This module will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of mobile and wireless communications systems emphasising the wireless environment, mobile systems, as well as network planning and mobile services.
70
www.www.rdi.co.uk/achieve .co.uk
You will gain a holistic view of modern digital mobile and wireless communications systems. The wireless communication medium and modulation techniques will be investigated before undertaking a detailed review of key mobile systems, and investigate issues of network planning and mobile services.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100