MTEN501

Signal Processing

Focuses on the mathematical manipulation of signals to improve accuracy and efficiency. It covers the analysis of discrete and continuous-time signals, filtering, Fourier transforms, and algorithms used to process voice, audio, and images for transmission.

MTEN502

Communication Systems

Provides a high-level overview of the entire communication chain. It explores how information is transmitted from source to destination, focusing on modulation techniques, noise interference, capacity limits (Shannon's Law), and system-level architecture.

MTEN503

Mobile Networks and Services

Explores the evolution and architecture of cellular technologies from 4G/LTE to 5G and beyond. Key topics include radio access networks (RAN), core network functions, handovers, mobility management, and the delivery of mobile-specific services like VoIP and IoT.

MTEN504

Advanced Internetworking

An advanced look at the protocols that power the global internet. This covers complex routing and switching scenarios, Quality of Service (QoS) implementation, IPv6 transition strategies, and the management of large-scale service provider networks.

MTEN505

Digital Communication and Networks

Examines the transition of information into digital formats (bits) and its transmission over physical media. It covers baseband and passband transmission, error detection and correction codes, and the protocols used in data link and network layers.

MTEN506

Antennas and Radiowave Propagation

Focuses on the physical layer of wireless communication. It covers antenna design (gain, radiation patterns, impedance), how radio waves travel through different environments (multipath, fading, diffraction), and link budget calculations.

MTEN507

Advanced Optical Communication

Covers high-speed data transmission using light through fiber-optic cables. Topics include laser sources, photodetectors, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), and the design of long-haul terrestrial and submarine optical networks.

MTEN508

Engineering Project Management

Introduces the business and organizational side of engineering. It covers project lifecycles, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, and the methodologies (like Agile or PRINCE2) used to deliver complex telecommunications infrastructure projects.

MTEN509

Research Methods

Provides the foundation for academic inquiry. It teaches students how to conduct a literature review, design experiments, analyze statistical data, and structure a technical research proposal in preparation for their final project.

MTEN560

Dissertation

The final, independent research project of the degree. Students select a specialized topic in telecommunications, conduct an in-depth investigation (often involving simulation or hardware testing), and produce a comprehensive thesis detailing their findings and contributions to the field.