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Dalhousie University
Master of Engineering in Internetworking
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Contact Information:
1360 Barrington Street, Room A210
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1Z1 Canada
| Phone: | 1-902-494-1114 | | Fax: | 1-902-494-2057 |
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| Program Overview |
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Dalhousie University introduced the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Internetworking (INWK) in 1997 as the first graduate program in the world dedicated to internetworking. The program is offered in the Faculty of Engineering, under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, in liaison with a number of industry partners.
The MEng in Internetworking is a course-based program that covers a range of topics related to the industry, including current technology and its past and future evolution. The program provides the theoretical background necessary to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the technology and the challenges that lie ahead for the industry. Graduates have a solid foundation in the theory and experience in the technology of the networking industry.
The MEng program consists of 10 courses taken over a minimum of 10 months. Courses are offered in a set sequence and each course is considered a prerequisite for following courses. Program courses are offered in a compressed format over the space of two to three weeks and require a minimum of 160 hours of work. Coursework covers a variety of relevant topics, including how information is communicated over networks, the characteristics of different transmission media, the structures and characteristics of the individual networks used to carry this information, the methods that connect these disparate networks, influences on network design and evolution, services supported by internetworks and future trends in internetworking technologies.
Graduates of the INWK program have a set of fundamental and practical skills applicable to the internetworking industry. Program graduates are able to configure a network on commercial equipment, analyze and troubleshoot preconfigured systems, design and carry out experiments to test and verify network performance, plan network structure given economic as well as technological constraints and participate in the implementation of a network operating system.
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| Admissions |
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Applicants to the MEng in Internetworking must hold an undergraduate degree, preferably in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, physical sciences or mathematics with a strong networking focus. Preference is given to applicants with a CGPA of at least 3 and those holding honours first class or first division degrees. Candidates must also provide evidence of meeting the C++ requirement; completion of a course in one of digital logic, circuits or Boolean algebra; and successful preparation for the required probability and statistics course.
Applicants to the program must submit: completed application forms; official transcripts sent directly from all postsecondary institutions attended; two recommendation letters, one of which should be from a recent employer or supervisor; a brief history of Internetworking and/or relevant industrial experience; statement of interest and career goals; and a nonrefundable $70 application fee. International applicants with a first language other than English must submit a score of 580 on the paper-based TOEFL.
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| Highlights |
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- INWK program developed in association with and supported by industry partners
- Self-training opportunities available in addition to degree program
- Facilities designed to serve the needs of students and industry
- Program emphasis on interdisciplinary knowledge, practical ability and individual strengths
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| Program Facts |
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| Program Founded | 1996 | | Program Start Dates | September | | Expected Length Master | 1 to 2 yrs | | Expected Length PhD | n/a | | # of Faculty | 8 | | % with highest Degree in Field | – | | # of Endowed Chairs/Professors | – | | Annual Research Funding | – |
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| Study Options |
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full-time; other options may be available upon consultation with program director
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| Student Profile - Masters |
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| Students Applied/yr | 80 | | Students Accepted/yr | 50 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 30 | | Total Program Enrolment | – | | # of International Students | – |
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| Student Profile - Doctorate |
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| Students Applied/yr | n/a | | Students Accepted/yr | n/a | | Students Enrolled/yr | n/a | | Total Program Enrolment | n/a | | # of International Students | n/a |
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| Admissions at a Glance |
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| Application Fee | $70 | | GRE Score | – |
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
May
International Student Application Deadlines:
April
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 580 (pbt)
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| Annual Expenses (in C$) |
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| Domestic Student Tuition: | | | Master | $23,100/program | | PhD | n/a | | International Student Tuition | | | Master | $23,100/program | | PhD | n/a |
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| Building and Facilities |
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The Internetworking program has fully equipped facilities, including a classroom and laboratory, equipment room, and program offices.
The laboratory is organized to accommodate 30 students at workstations for laboratory work. The classroom is designed for lecture mode. The equipment room features 10 racks–two are the head-end and eight contain the routing and switching equipment. The research lab is the home of the Advanced Internetworking Laboratory, a test bed facility that will enable interdisciplinary research into converging communications and computing technologies.
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| Expenses and Financial Support |
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The fee for the MEng in Internetworking is $23,100, payable in installments. Since this is a full-fee paying program, students should have company funding, student loans or their own funds. A limited number of scholarships from program sponsors will be negotiated each year. To qualify for one of these scholarships, students must be self-funded and enrolled in full-time study, must take the four prescribed courses in their first term and must meet all other requirements and restrictions set by the program director and scholarship providers. Due to the full-time nature of the program there are no teaching assistantships available.
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| International Students |
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International Student & Exchange Services (ISES) provides orientation and ongoing support services for international students at Dalhousie. International students have access to an airport pick-up service in September, an international student orientation program and a variety of social, cultural and educational programs throughout the year. ISES also provides information and advice on financial, legal, immigration matters and referrals to other campus services to assist with issues related to health, housing, language and travel.
The International Student Adviser is available to provide services and programs and act as a resource for international students. ISES also administers the mandatory international student health plan and provides an international student handbook designed to assist students to settle into their new environment.
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| Research Areas |
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• Network security
• Network design
• Network technologies
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| Faculty |
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- Artimy, M. PhD, Dalhousie
- Aslam, N. PhD, Dalhousie
- Bodorik, P. PhD, Carleton
- Fenton, G.A. PhD, Princeton
- Ilow, J. PhD, Toronto
- Phillips, W.J. PhD, British Columbia
- Robertson, W. PhD, TUNS
- Sivakumar, S.C. PhD, TUNS
- Srinivas, S. PhD, Bangalore
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