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Master's Degree Media & Communication Full Time

Master of Science Degree in Mobile and Wireless Communications

at Midlands State University · Zimbabwe

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About this program

The Master of Science Degree in Mobile and Wireless Communications at Midlands State University builds knowledge in wireless communications at both physical and network layers. Students study Mobile Communication Systems, Radio Access Networks, Data Communication and Networking, Mobile Network Protocols, Simulation of Mobile Communications, Wireless Transceiver Design and Implementation, RF Engineering, and Advanced Research Methods.

Learning includes research and technical modules such as Simulation of Mobile Communications using MATLAB, wireless transceiver design and implementation topics, and RF and microwave fundamentals including s-parameters and amplifier design. The programme structure includes Level 1 modules, then Level 2 modules that are chosen from 5G and Future networks, Broadband Wireless Communications, Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Multiple Antenna Systems, Modelling and Performance, and Communication technologies for Internet of Things (IoT). A dissertation is completed in Level 2 Semester 2.

Modules

  • MMW731 Mobile Communication Systems
  • MMW732 RAN – Radio Access networks
  • MMW733 Data communication and networking
  • MMW734 Mobile Network Protocols
  • MMW735 Simulation of Mobile Communications
  • MMW736 Wireless transceiver design and implementation
  • MMW737 RF Engineering
  • MMW738 Advanced Research Methods
  • MMW831 5G and Future networks
  • MMW832 Broadband Wireless Communications
  • MMW833 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
  • MMW834 Multiple Antenna Systems

Entry requirements

Prospective students must hold at least a good first degree in communication engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related subject from any university recognized by Midlands State University.

Career outcomes

  • Network architects
  • Wireless technology specialists
  • Wireless design professionals
  • Consultants
  • Development engineers
  • Maintenance engineers
  • Project managers
  • Network systems analysts
  • Planners
  • Radio network designers
  • Research engineers
  • Academia and researchers in the industry

How this course compares

  • Midlands State University is #3 in Zimbabwe on research impact (41,759 citations).
  • It lists 2 Media & Communication courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
  • 4 universities in Zimbabwe teach master's Media & Communication; the best ranked of the others are listed below.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Zimbabwe offer master's Media & Communication?

Harare Institute of Technology (#9 in Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe Open University (#10 in Zimbabwe), Women's University in Africa (#12 in Zimbabwe) are among the 4 that do.

Is Midlands State University a good university for Media & Communication?

Midlands State University is #3 in Zimbabwe on research impact (41,759 citations).

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