Masters in Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSE)

The Programme of the of ICSE envisages to equip postgraduate ICT engineers with academic and professional competencies and innovative skills to develop new models or modify existing ones and develop/ modify communication systems that will be used by technologists to design new technologies, industrialists to find industrial solutions, policy makes to make decisions, design policies and plans and to exploit the vast amount of data for optimal gains.

Entry Requirements

(a) Master’s by Coursework and Dissertation

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited university of similar institution of higher learning in Mobile Computing, Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications Engineering or related fields.
In case of applicants with unclassified degree, The applicant should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subjects or field of his/her specialization: Mobile Computing, Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications Engineering or related fields.
Possess advanced diploma in the related fields with postgraduate diploma in the same field with GPA of at least 4.0 as entry route to Master’s programme.
The applicant may be expected to pass an entry assessment, which may take one of the following methods: (1) personal interview, (2) written assessment, (3) interview plus written assessment, or (4) assessment exemption (on justifiable grounds).

(b) Master’s by Research and Thesis

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited university of similar institution of higher learning in Mobile Computing, Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or related fields.
The applicant should demonstrate ability to undertake research by either providing evidence of at least ONE year working experience in a research group/environment or at least ONE publication in an accredited peer-reviewed journal as the FIRST or SECOND author.

Areas of Specialization

Electronics Engineering (EE)
Telecommunication Engineering (TE)

Programme Duration

Status: Full Time
Years: Two (2) Years
Semesters: Four (4)

Mode of Delivery

Face to face, Mixed (Mixed-mode (also known as blended or hybrid mode) are delivery modes where a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is replaced by web-based online learning)

Course Structure for the Programme of Master of Information and Communication Systems Engineering (ICSE) by Coursework and Dissertation

Common Core Courses

BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core

ICSE 6101: C programming for Electronics and Telecom Engineers
ICSE 6102: Engineering Mathematics
ICSE 6402: Graduate seminars
ICSE 6199: Dissertation

Specialty Courses

*ICSE 6110 Advanced Electronics
**ICSE 6230 Smart Communication Systems Design and Analysis

* Speciality Core for Electronics Engineering (EE)

** Speciality Core for Telecommunication Engineering (TE)

Elective Courses for Electronics Engineering (EE)

ICSE 6210 Analog Electronics
ICSE 6310 Digital Electronics
ICSE 6311 Hardware Description Languages
ICSE 6312 Advanced database management
ICSE 6333 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Antennas
ICSE 6334 Information Technology Project management
ICSE 6313 VLSI Digital Signal Processing
ICSE 6314 Industrial Automation and Robotics
ICSE 6315 Internet of Things (IoT)
ICSE 6312 Advanced database management

Elective Courses for Telecommunication Engineering (TE)

ICSE 6312 Advanced database management
ICSE 6330 Fibre Optics and Optical Communication System
ICSE 6331 Satellite Communications Systems
ICSE 6332 Mobile/ Cellular Communications
ICSE 6333 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Antennas
ICSE 6334 Information Technology Project management
ICSE 6335 Telecommunication Network Planning and Optimization
ICSE 6315 Internet of Things (IoT)
ICSE 6336 Network Clouding
ICSE 6312 Advanced database management
ICSE 6337 IP RAN Switching and Routing

Programme expected learning outcomes

Knowledge

By the end of the Programme, graduates of Masters in ICSE will be able to:

Understand laws governing the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering and Philosophy and Ethics of the practising their professional
Understand the criteria needed to manage the technological innovation and entrepreneurship requirement to successfully produce a spin off from the research innovation work
Understand the key criteria of a conducting a research and communication strategy to disseminate the research output
Understand the real life working scenario of an electronic engineer or a telecom engineer
Understand the C programming skills necessary in implementing an electronic system or a telecommunication system
Understand how to build an advanced electronic system
Understand how to build a smart communication system

Skills

By the end of the Programme, graduates of Masters in ICSE will able to:

To apply the existing laws governing the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering to solve the challenges
To manage the technological innovation and entrepreneurship requirement to successfully produce a spin off from the research innovation work
To conduct a research and properly communicate research output
To design, analyse, or implement a develop an electronic system or a telecom system which solve a real life challenges
To simulate and implementing an electronic system or a telecommunication system

Competence

By the end of the Programme, graduates of the Masters in ICSE:

Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by understanding the complexity of business processes.
Through the design components of courses, students will develop group work cognisance, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/ programmes and solution to various tasks
Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
Communicate professionally, ethically and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
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