Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

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The master’s degree gives the best foundations for design and research in computer networks and distributed systems, with an emphasis on scalable and reliable distributed systems, cloud computing, big data, the internet, future internet networks, mobile internet, the Internet of Things, smart cities, security and applications.

Target

The master’s degree is aimed at students who have a bachelor’s degree in the fields of Engineering (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, etc) or Applied Sciences (e.g., Mathematics, Physics) and are pursuing a better understanding of Information Technology fields and, more specifically, Computer Networks and Distributed Systems.

 

Specialization coordinator

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Barceló Ordinas, Jose Maria AC

Specialization teachers

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Abadal Cavallé, Sergi AC
Baig Viñas, Roger AC
Barceló Ordinas, Jose Maria AC
Barlet Ros, Pere AC
Cabellos Aparicio, Alberto AC
Cerdà Alabern, Llorenç AC
Delgado Merce, Jaime M. AC
Domingo Pascual, Jordi AC
Freitag, Felix AC
García Vidal, Jorge AC
Llorente Viejo, Silvia AC
Navarro Moldes, Leandro AC
Paillissé Vilanova, Jordi AC
Perello Muntan, Jordi AC
Sole Pareta, Josep AC
Toribio Gonzalez, Angel AC

Technical Competences of each Specialization

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

  • CEE2.1
    Capability to understand models, problems and algorithms related to distributed systems, and to design and evaluate algorithms and systems that process the distribution problems and provide distributed services.
  • CEE2.2
    Capability to understand models, problems and algorithms related to computer networks and to design and evaluate algorithms, protocols and systems that process the complexity of computer communications networks.
  • CEE2.3
    Capability to understand models, problems and mathematical tools to analyze, design and evaluate computer networks and distributed systems.

Subjects

Specialization compulsory subjects

Specialization complementary subjects


 

Elective
Mandatory
Final Master Thesis
Mandatory Common Course

 

Semester 1

Computer Network Architectures and Network Management
(CNANM - 6 ECTS)

Concurrence, Parallelism and Distributed Systems
(CPDS - 6 ECTS)

Statistical Analysis of Networks and Systems
(SANS - 6 ECTS)

Statistical Modelling and Design of Experiments
(SMDE - 6 ECTS)

Techniques and Methodology of Innovations and Research in Informatics
(TMIRI - 6 ECTS)

Seminar activities

Semester 2

Algorithmic Methods for Mathematical Models
(AMMM - 6 ECTS)

Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics
(CCBDA - 6 ECTS)

Decentralized Systems
(DS - 6 ECTS)

Topics On Optimization and Machine Learning
(TOML - 6 ECTS)

Seminar activities

Semester 3

Future Internet Networks
(FINE - 6 ECTS)

Internet Applications and Security
(IAS - 6 ECTS)

Stochastic Network Modelling
(SNM - 6 ECTS)

Elective

Elective

Seminar activities

Semester 4

Master Thesis
(TFM - 30 ECTS)

Seminar activities

Seminar activities

The activities to obtain the SIRI credits can be done in any semester of the master's degree. Consult the detail of the seminars.

Seminars of Innovation and Research in Informatics
(SIRI - 6 ECTS)

Elective

Interdisciplinary Innovation Project
(I2P - 6 ECTS)

Viability of Business Projects
(VBP - 6 ECTS)

It is also possible:

  • Recognize credits for "External Practices" or "Laboral and Professional Experience"
  • Take courses from other MIRI specialties
  • Take courses from other masters at the UPC