OCN-601
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Master of Science in Optical Communications and Networks
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Official program information
PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
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Program at a glance
- Level
- Master's
- Credits
- 36
- Duration
- 1 academic year / 3 terms
- Delivery
- Online
- Languages
- English
- Admissions
- Not currently available
Why this program
Design and operate modern optical transport from fiber and coherent systems to DCI, mobile xHaul and automation.
A good fit if
Optical, transport and network engineers seeking architecture, planning or advanced O&M roles.
Study objectives & learning outcomes5
- Optical-link engineering
- Coherent, DWDM and OTN design
- Data-center interconnect
- Mobile xHaul and PON
- O&M, service assurance and automation
What you’ll build5
- Optical-link engineering package
- DWDM / ROADM design
- DCI architecture
- O&M / RCA automation pack
- Industry dissertation
Career directions4
- Optical Transport Engineer
- DWDM / OTN Engineer
- Network Planner / Architect track
- DCI / Mobile Transport roles
Career directions are illustrative and do not guarantee employment, professional title, licensure or eligibility in a particular jurisdiction.
How you will study
EAU uses a digital-first learning model designed around applied learning, evidence of competence and meaningful academic support.
- 100% online delivery, with asynchronous learning as the normal mode.
- Live or observed activity is used where the learning outcome itself requires interaction, demonstration or verification.
- Learning combines focused study, guided practice, authentic tasks, feedback and evidence of competence.
- Academic participation is based on meaningful learning activity and outcomes rather than login time alone.
Courses in this program11
The courses below reflect the current program curriculum. Course details may be updated through the university's academic review process.
OCN-602
OCN-602 — Components, Coherent Transceivers & Measurement
OCN-603
OCN-603 — Coherent Communications & DSP
OCN-604
OCN-604 — Optical Modelling, Analytics & Automation Tools
OCN-611
OCN-611 — DWDM, Flexible-Grid & Photonic Design
OCN-612
OCN-612 — OTN, Packet-Optical & Service Engineering
OCN-613
OCN-613 — Data Center Interconnect & Cloud Optical Networks
OCN-614
OCN-614 — Mobile Transport, xHaul & Optical Access
OCN-621
OCN-621 — Network Architecture, Capacity, Economics & Resilience
OCN-622
OCN-622 — O&M, Service Assurance & Automation
OCN-699
OCN-699 — Applied Industry Project & Dissertation
How your learning is assessed
- Assessment is based on evidence aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Depending on the discipline, evidence may include projects, cases, laboratories, analysis, presentations, professional artifacts or verified individual work.
- Feedback supports improvement before later or higher-stakes evidence points.
- Capstone, clinical, oral, security-sensitive or Ijazah requirements may include additional competency gates where applicable.
Academic support
- Clear course roadmaps, requirements and assessment expectations.
- Human academic support alongside the digital learning environment.
- Early support where access, participation or academic progress indicates a meaningful barrier.
- Accessibility and reasonable learning arrangements where applicable without reducing essential learning outcomes.
Programme content is reviewed through the university's academic process. Your issued study plan confirms the sequence that applies to your intake.
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