189804 v.4 Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications and Networking)

MEngSc(Curtin)

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Introduction
Information and communication technologies are increasingly reshaping global business and many facets of human endeavour. With technological advances specialist expertise in areas such as communication networks, mobile radio communications and digital signal processing are increasingly required in the telecommunications industry. This course provides a solid foundation for Telecommunications and Networking and develops specialist knowledge and expertise in areas of current and future importance.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year degree program in a relevant branch of engineering, science or computer science. Relevant professional experience is required for candidates who graduated more than five years ago.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time progression is subject to availability of units, sequencing of units within the course, and visa requirements. Due to the coherent nature of the program entry is only available in March each year.

Course Organisation
The Masters Program Coordinator may allow one unit subsitution in second semester (apart from the research project), to allow specialisation in a relevant area.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11330	v.4		Digital Communications Engineering 601	5.0	25.0
11337	v.5		Research Design Project 601	5.0	25.0
11341	v.4		Stochastic Processes for Telecommunications Systems 601	4.0	25.0
307638	v.1		Networking Theory and Fundamentals 601	4.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11333	v.4		Mobile Radio Communications 602	5.0	25.0
11335	v.4		Network Design 602	5.0	25.0
301481	v.3		Research Design Project 602	5.0	25.0
307639	v.1		Digital Signal Processing for Wireless Communications 602	2.5	25.0
			OR
307640	v.1		Broadband Networks 602	12.0	25.0
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

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