MINT – A Master's Degree Program in Canada that Guarantees Results
As networks grow in size and complexity, the task of connecting them is becoming more and more of a challenge. Highly trained specialists are needed to lead us all beyond the limitations of current technologies and keep the world connected.
The Master of Science in Internetworking graduate degree program was developed in response to industry need. The University of Alberta developed an advanced curriculum and partnered with Cisco Systems Inc., a world leader in Internetworking infrastructure, and TELUS Inc. to offer an innovative program focused on Internetworking leadership training.
A MINT Master's designation is equivalent to two to four years of employment experience and translates into significant salary increases as well as unlimited career and advancement opportunities.
An Accredited Graduate Degree Program with Real World Opportunities
The University of Alberta, through the Faculties of Graduate Studies and Research, Engineering and Science, hosts the classroom portion of the MINT program and lab facilities in the new Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Facility (ECERF) on the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
MINT graduate education provides:
- a broad understanding of Internetworking principles.
- familiarity with the organization and structure of the Internet.
- an appreciation of its technical, business and societal implications.
- management and analytical skills required to develop evolving Internetworking infrastructures and/or lead project teams.
Students are exposed to both theoretical and practical aspects of Internetworking, taught by experts in the field, who are themselves researching new ideas. Access to the latest equipment and technologies provides hands-on experience and real-world project applications with over $2 million of new high-speed telecommunications equipment in the MINT lab.
Master of Science in Internetworking – Earn your Graduate Degree while you Work
The MINT program structure is unique in that it allows professionals to earn a graduate degree and advance their career while maintaining full-time employment. Courses are offered in intensive weekend sessions, combining theoretical knowledge and practical experimentation that is unparalleled in any classroom.
Browse our website to learn more about the Master of Science in Internetworking accredited graduate degree and contact our program office for more information.
