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MBF845Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

International Banking

This course provides a comprehensive overview of computer networks and the Internet. It covers fundamental concepts of data communication, including signals, transmission media, and interfaces. Students will explore network architectures like OSI and TCP/IP, along with error detection and control methods. The course also delves into local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide area networks (WANs), routing, congestion, and network security. The course concludes with an examination of the Internet's structure, protocols, and services.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Computer NetworksData CommunicationInternetTCP/IPNetwork Security

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Computer Networks

2

Data Communication

3

Transmission Media

4

Network Architecture

5

Error Detection

6

Network Security

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Network Engineer

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Network Administrator

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Data Communication Specialist

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IT Security Analyst

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System Administrator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

TelecommunicationsInformation TechnologyBankingHealthcareEducation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Network and Data Communication

4 study hours
  • •Define basic terminology of computer networks
  • •Recognize components of computer networks
  • •Outline basic network connections
  • •Understand network architecture
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Data and Signals

4 study hours
  • •Distinguish between logical and physical connections
  • •Differentiate between data and signals
  • •Identify signal components
  • •Understand bandwidth
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Transmission Media

4 study hours
  • •Outline design factors for transmission media
  • •Compare guided transmission media
  • •Evaluate wireless selection criteria
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 4: Data Communication Interfaces

4 study hours
  • •List components of interface standards
  • •Differentiate half-duplex and full-duplex connections
  • •Outline characteristics of data link interfaces
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 5: Multiplexing and Compression

4 study hours
  • •Describe multiplexing techniques
  • •Differentiate lossy and lossless compression
  • •Explain run-length compression
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Error Detection

4 study hours
  • •Identify types of noise
  • •Specify error-prevention techniques
  • •Compare error-detection techniques
  • •Perform parity calculations
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Error Control

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate error control forms
  • •Describe circumstances for each error control use
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: LAN: The Basics

4 study hours
  • •State the definition of a local area network
  • •List the primary functions, activities, and application areas of local area networks
  • •Identify physical and logical topologies of local area networks
Week
9

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Medium Access Control

4 study hours
  • •Specify medium access control protocols
Week
10

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: LAN: Internetworking

4 study hours
  • •List reasons for interconnecting LAN segments
  • •Identify functions and purposes of interconnection devices
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to MANs and WANs

4 study hours
  • •Distinguish LANs, MANs, and WANs
  • •Identify MAN characteristics
  • •Describe circuit-switched, datagram packet-switched and virtual circuit packet-switched networks
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Routing and Network Congestion

4 study hours
  • •Describe centralized vs. distributed routing
  • •Describe static vs. adaptive routing
  • •Document flooding characteristics
  • •Discuss network congestion
Week
13

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3: Network Security

4 study hours
  • •Describe symmetric key encryption and public key encryption
  • •Understand authentication
  • •Explain integrated security systems
  • •Identify other security matters

Unit 4: The Internet

4 study hours
  • •Describe major Internet applications and services
  • •Discuss business advantages of the WWW
  • •Recognize the Internet is constantly evolving

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking OSI model layers and their functions

2

Practice error detection calculations (parity, CRC) from Units 7-9 weekly

3

Review routing algorithms (Dijkstra's) and congestion control techniques

4

Focus on key concepts from each unit

5

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs)

6

Allocate sufficient time for each question

7

Understand the key concepts and definitions

8

Practice past questions

9

Join online study groups

10

Create flashcards for key terms

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