Description of Course
BEng (Hons) Computer Networks & Security is a fulltime honours degree awarded by Staffordshire University, UK. The award aims to provide a sound understanding of computer networks and network security so that students acquire the skills to troubleshoot networked systems, identify and rectify security breaches and design robust and secure network security solutions. The curriculum incorporates cutting edge technologies and emergent industry practices.
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications required for admission are: GCE Advanced Level with 2 Passes with a Credit Passes for English at the GCE (Ordinary Level)
or
GCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge or Edexcel) with 2 passes or
Successful completion of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundation or
Equivalent
You may apply pending A/L results. Applicants with additional qualifications may receive advanced entry.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
• Network Fundamentals (CCENT)
• Design and deployment of commercial network infrastructure (CCNA: Routing and Switching)
Mathematics for Technical Computing
• Elementary mathematics for network professionals
Introduction to Security Technologies
• Introduction to basic security principles
Data Storage and Software Development
• Introduction to object oriented programming using JAVA
• Introduction to database design and development
Hardware & Computer SystIndustry Placement up to 1 Year
• At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/placement to gain industry exposure. ems
• Elementary Computer architecture, cloud computing and Virtualization
• Introduction to C programming and Linux scripting
Network Security
• Implementing Cisco security using ASA (CCNA: Security)
• Advanced Cisco Edge network security solutions (CCNP: Security 1)
Ethical Hacking
• Penetration testing and the five phases of hacking (CEH)
• Tools and counter measures for active network defense
Routing and Switching
• Implementing cisco routing for large scale networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 1)
• Advanced switching using cisco technologies and devices (CCNP: Routing and Switching 2)
Professional Skills for Networking
• Professional, study and research skills development
• Design and Documentation for CISCO network architecture
Industry Placement up to 1 Year
• At the end of the second year you may opt for an internship/placement to gain industry exposure.
Advanced Network Security
• Advanced Cisco threat control solutions (CCNP: Security 2)
• Security solutions for mobility (CCNP: Security 3)
Troubleshooting a Converged IP Based Network
• Documentation, maintenance and troubleshooting of converged networks (CCNP: Routing and Switching 3)
Computer Systems Security
• Cryptography and advanced concepts in secure computing
Information Systems Engineering in Industry
• Design thinking, software commercialization and entrepreneurship
Final Year Project
• Research methods
• Network design and security
• Implementation and testing
