Your Future Starts Here...With a Master of Science in Internetworking from the UofA

The designation of a Master of Science in Internetworking provides professionals with unlimited opportunity. Through MINT's comprehensive theoretical and practical applications, graduates receive unparalleled experience and education that will take your career to the next level.

Program Benefits of a MINT Master's Degree

Internetworking Leadership Training – Industry experts lead students through academic pursuits in the classroom then on to industry-specific problem solving in the networking lab. This combination results in well-rounded internetworking leaders ready to build the networks of tomorrow.

Technology Access – With 24/7 access to the very latest hardware and software in the industry, MINT students have the inside edge on technology. The program also requires students to design new software and hardware configurations to solve problems or improve performance. The $2 million MINT network lab facilitates these activities and advancements.

Intensive Sessions – The structure of the MINT program allows for intensive study and application of knowledge and skills in weekend segments. Furthermore, graduates are awarded opportunities for experimentation and development that can only be sustained in a learning environment.

Industry Involvement – Thanks to the generous support of Cisco Systems Inc. and TELUS Inc., MINT offers students a unique learning environment. Learn how equipment from different vendors work and interact within a state-of-the-art facility.

Career Advancement – MINT graduates will possess skills and expertise that are unmatched in the industry. Demand for this level of knowledge is increasing all over the world. Your time and investment in this accredited graduate degree program will be rewarded in many ways.

Skills Acquired during your Accredited Graduate Degree Education

MINT students will design, implement, manage and analyze Internetworking systems and software. Specifically, graduates will be able to:

design and architect a network infrastructure for maximum security, reliability and scalability, under economic and technical constraints.
plan network hardware and software upgrades and develop migration plans to optimize the performance of the network.
analyze trends in computer networks and telecommunications.
interpret the differences between competing networking hardware and software products, and determine the most effective investment.
manage and troubleshoot existing Internetworking systems.
work in a Internetwork team environment, as a team member, and as a team leader.
measure network performance and take steps to improve performance.
model and simulate an existing network to determine operating parameters, weaknesses, and areas of improvement.
write new network protocols or software components.
design new network hardware to serve a specific purpose.
understand the theory behind computer networks, hardware, algorithms, software, and their limitations.

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