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Graduate Programs
205.34
Internetworking
205.34 Internetworking
Master of Science Internetworking Program
221 Athabasca Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8
E-mail:mintinfo@cs.ualberta.ca
mint.ece.ualberta.ca or mint.ece.ualberta.edu
205.34.1 General Information
The MSc in Internetworking program offers a theoretical and practical grounding in the principles of data communications and internetworking. The degree is designed for individuals seeking to develop their understanding of the principles and practice of internetworking, and to develop their ability to manage technical projects and / or companies operating in this area.
Course work consists of core courses plus options covering protocols and protocol suites, application programming, modelling and simulation, security, etc., a laboratory course to integrate the course material, and a final project to demonstrate the use of skills in these areas.
Entrance Requirements
Minimum admission requirements for this program are a four-year undergraduate degree with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale, or the equivalent, in the last two years of previous relevant studies. Where applicable, a TOEFL score in excess of 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) is required (see §203.2.4). Acceptable GRE scores are required for all applicants with degrees from outside North America. No minimum cutoff is used to evaluate GRE scores since the scores are used in conjunction with other indicators of student potential. Students must hold a bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or in a related field in Science or Engineering with some relevant experience. Industrial experience may also be considered as a factor when considering admission of students close to these boundaries. It should be noted that these are minimum requirements only.
205.34.2 The Degree of MSc
Program Requirements
This is a course-based program that requires the completion of 
30 in graduate-level course work, including six core courses and three electives. One of the core courses is a 6 capping project. The core courses are scheduled regularly, and are conducted in intensive evening / weekend format. Elective courses are scheduled according to instructor availability, and follow the same intensive format. The weekend format of the MINT courses means that students can typically only register in a total of 6 per term. Students wishing to maintain full-time status must register in at least 9 per term. This can be reached by enrolling in, and successfully completing, one optional course per term outside the MINT program. Such optional courses cannot take the place of any of the six MINT core courses or three required electives. They may, however, be used to strengthen technical foundations or pursue other areas of interest. Optional courses from outside the MINT program will be included when calculating the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7. Any optional courses in which a failing grade is obtained must be retaken or replaced with an approved alternate course (see §203.8.3).
Students must maintain standards acceptable to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to remain in the program. While there is no full time residency requirement, the program must be completed within six years from admission.
Length of Program
Core courses are scheduled to permit completion of the degree by part-time study within two academic years.
205.34.3 Graduate Courses
Graduate courses can be found in §231, Course Listings, under the subject heading Master of Internetworking, MINT.
