The Master of Science in Telecommunications and Network Engineering (M.Sc. TNE) is a two-year master's program which equips graduates with advanced skills in communication systems, digital signal processing, network security, and emerging industrial technologies. It blends theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and independent research. The curriculum covers foundational topics like research methodologies, machine learning, and wireless communications, progressing to specialized areas such as cloud data centers, industrial digitalization, and telecommunications policy. The program culminates in a two-stage M.Sc. thesis, allowing students to address real-world challenges through innovative research. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship, with expertise in problem-solving, network design, and regulatory compliance.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Bachelor degree in a closely related field of engineering from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 6.0; OR
3. A valid (within two years) TOEFL iBT score of 72 and minimum scores of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.
2. Applicants from similar fields may be considered for entry, and these applicants may be required to successfully complete one or more Bachelor courses to prepare them for success in this Master’s Program.
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2026-2027 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| AETN5121 | Advanced Digital Signal Processing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| AETN5131 | Probability & Stochastic Processes | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN5141 | Emerging Technologies for Industrial Digitalization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 9 | 8 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| AETN5211 | Research Methodologies & Experimental Design | - | - | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| AETN5112 | Advanced Digital Communications | AETN5131 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN5122 | Advanced Wireless Communications & Networks | AETN5121 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AETN5132 | Machine Learning Techniques for Communication Systems | AETN5141 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 10 | 7 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| AETN6111 | Network Systems with Edge & Cloud Datacenters | AETN5132 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| AETN6121 | Advanced Digital Signal Processing | AETN5141 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| AETN6301 | Telecommunications & Network Engineering Thesis I | AETN5132 | - | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 8 | 3 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 25 | 23 | 13 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| ATEN6302 | Telecommunications & Network Engineering Thesis II | AETN6301 | - | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Program Total | 31 | 29 | 13 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Master of Science in Telecommunication and Network Engineering (M.Sc. TNE) program can pursue doctoral studies in the same or similar fields. They can also complete studies in network security, AI in telecommunication, machine learning and AI in telecommunications and networking.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Master of Science in Telecommunication and Network Engineering (M.Sc. TNE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Network Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
- IT and Networking Companies
- Network Administrator
- Systems Engineer
- Telecom Software Engineer
- IoT Engineer
- Cloud Network Engineer
- Telecommunications Consultant
- Network Consultant
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Smart Grid Engineer
- Healthcare Network Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer