Master of Applied Science in Networking

Thesis-Based Masters

Advance your career with our thesis-based Master of Applied Science in Networking program! Designed to meet the demands of today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, this research degree provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience while exploring and researching topics in network design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and emerging technologies. Through coursework, projects and research, students gain the skills to build secure, high-performance networks for businesses and organizations. Join a community of experts and innovators, and equip yourself for roles in network engineering, security analysis, and beyond.

See our thesis examples and showcase for the types of research being produced by the School of IT.

Research in the Carleton School of Information Technology has direct application to industry and has led to many achievements:

• Apple iPhone networking subsystems
• Network security and privacy
• Cellular mobile networks
• Cloud computing
• Internet of things
• Big data networking systems
• Network systems for applications such as smart grid and connected vehicles

Depending on the student GPA, students in MASc degrees may receive financial assistance in the form of one or more of the following: scholarships, research assistantship, and a TA job.

Cybersecurity Specialization

The cybersecurity specialization has limited spots and is very competitive. It requires one credit (CYBR5000) in cybersecurity.

Timelines and Schedules

Typically, students will take:

• ITEC5001 [0.0 credit] Information Technology Seminar
• ITEC5909 [2.5 credits] Master’s Thesis
• 1.5 credits in core courses
• 1.0 credits in electives at 5000-level, chosen in consultation with your graduate supervisor.

The coursework is generally done in university. The rest depends on students and their research supervisor. Keep in mind that a 2-year program completion assumes full-time status. Working on your thesis takes time and outside employment will make it longer, but it is possible to do this degree part-time.

Core Course Options

• ITEC5002 [0.5 credit] Fundamentals of Information Technology Research
• ITEC 5100 [0.5] Planning and Design of Computer Networks
• ITEC 5101 [0.5] Cross Layer Design for Wireless Multimedia Networks
• ITEC 5102 [0.5] Designing Secure Networking and Computer Systems
• ITEC 5103 [0.5] Cloud and Datacentre Networking
• ITEC 5205 [0.5] Design and Development of Data-Intensive Applications
• ITEC 5910 [0.5] Special Topics in Network Technologies
• 1.0 credit in electives at the 5000-level, chosen in consultation with your supervisor.
• 2.5 credits in Master’s thesis. The Master’s thesis is a research thesis that typically takes 3 terms to complete.

M.A.Sc. Networking Technology with Collaborative Specialization in Cybersecurity (5.0 credits)

To obtain the specialization in cybersecurity, there is an additional full credit in cybersecurity, but fewer elective credits.

• CYBR5000 [1.0 credit] Science and Social Science of Cybersecurity
• ITEC5001 [0.0 credit] Information Technology Seminar
• ITEC5909 [2.5 credits] Master’s Thesis
• 1.0 credits in core courses
• 0.5 credits in electives at 5000-level, chosen in consultation with your graduate advisor/supervisor or the Associate Director Graduate Study in the School.

Career Paths

Our MNET program at Carleton can assist you in your professional development and job search, at no additional costs. Since almost every home and business relies on the Internet, MNET graduates will find many opportunities to use their skills in the job market as systems administrators, network architects and engineers, and cybersecurity specialists. The advances in mobile technologies, networked automobiles, and the Internet of Things, and all of the requirements for security and privacy these technologies need affords new and exciting additional opportunities for these graduates. Graduates could explore working with network operators, Internet service providers, or pursue careers with networking equipment manufacturers or with government agencies.