1. Departments of Computer Engineering (COE) & Information & Computer Sciences (ICS) Joint MS Program in COMPUTER NETWORKS

2. 2 Outline IT Trends in the World Implications on Computer Networks Who is a Network Specialist & Shortage Academic Matters Students’ Survey Industry Survey Experts’ Comments

3. 3 Trends of IT in the World Seamless computing & communication. Automation: e-Business, e-Commerce, e- Education, e-Government. BILLION In 2010, Internet users will reach one BILLION! Global IT survey indicates that mid-size companies increase their annual spending on IT from 1.5% to 4.5%! SKILLS 60% of the annual IT budget goes to SKILLS! impossible Without skills, it is impossible to use IT. Computer Networking is Fundamental to IT

4. 4 Implications on Computer Networking Continuous increase in – Computer-Computer Communication – Human-Computer Communication – Human-Human Communication Massively Distributed. Heterogeneous Client-Server Operation. Multidisciplinary Challenges.

5. 5 Who is a Network Specialist? A network specialist would undertake the following tasks: – Network (Cost) Analysis, System Design, Implementation, Integration, Monitoring and Performance Evaluation – HW architecture Design (Switches, Topology, etc.,) and Evaluation – Client Server Architecture, programming, monitoring, maintenance and management

6. 6 Areas of Knowledge Computer Communication Networks Network and Higher Layer Protocols TCP/IP Mathematical Aspects (Queueing Theory, Probability) Network Management Network Security Client-Server Paradigms Distributed Computing

7. 7 Shortages of such specialists Thousands, men per year in Europe DemandSupply Planning & Design34697 Implementation843558 Maintenance and Management 444378 The current education systems Produces graduates of about 4% of the workforce!

8. 8 Academic Components of Program. List of Courses. Comparison with MS programs in North American and Other Universities.

9. 9 Components of Program Technology (COE) Software and Protocol (ICS) Network Design And management (CSE) Yellow + Red = Orange

10. 10 MS Program Computer Networks** (Specialized Program) Number of Course Credit Hours 24 Number of Thesis Credit Hours 6 Core Courses 3 Networks Core Course - COE 540: Computer Networks - CSE 550 : Computer Network Design - ICS 571 : Client-Server Programming CN Electives 3 Electives from the Graduate Computer Networks Courses listed in Part 2 Free Electives 2 Table 1: Computer Networks Requirement in MS Programs

11. 11 Proposed list of courses Core Courses COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3) CSE 550:Computer Network Design (3-0-3) ICS 571: Client Server Programming (3-0-3) Software and Protocols Area (ICS) ICS 572: Distributed Computing (3-0-3) ICS 573: High Performance Computing (3-0-3) CSE 555: Protocol Engineering (3-0-3) ICS 575: Application Development for Internet Based Services (3-0-3) ICS 579: Special Topics in Computer Network Software and Protocols (3-0-3) Network Technology Area (COE) COE 541: Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (3-0-3) COE 542: High-Speed Networks (3-0-3) COE 543: Mobile & Wireless Networks (3-0-3) CSE 554: Modeling and Analysis of Computer Networks (3-0-3) COE 549: Special Topics in Computer Networking Technologies (3-0-3) COE 540: Computer Networks (3-0-3) Design & Management Area (COE+ICS) CSE 551: Computer & Network Security (3-0-3) CSE 552: Network Management (3-0-3) CSE 553: Fault Tolerance & Reliability in Computer Networks (3-0-3) CSE 559: Special Topics in Computer Network Design and Management (3-0-3)

12. 12 Comparisons with MS Programs in North American Universities Degree Requirement and Plan are the same as reputable US universities (Tables 2 & 3) Curriculum and Courses (Table 4)

13. 13 Table 2: Summary of MS Programs UniversityDept.ThesisSystemTotal CR Texas A&MCOEYesSemester32 Penn. StateCSEYesSemester30 George Washington Univ.EECSOptionalSemester30 U. California LA (UCLA)CSOptionalSemester27 Univ. of South CaliforniaCSOptionalSemester27 KFUPM (CN)COE/ICSYesSemester30

14. 14 Table 3: Summary of MS Programs UniversityDept.Credit Hour Breakdown Course workThesis Texas A&MCOECOE 12 EE 6 E 86 Penn. StateCSEC 15 E 96 GWUEECSC 12 E 18-120-6 UCLACS216 USCCSC 3 KFUPM (CN)COE/ICSC 9 E 156 Note: ‘C’ = Core & ‘E’ = Elective course.

15. 15 Table 4: Topics related to Computer Networks University Computer Comm. Networks Queuing Theory & Probabilisti c method Network & Protocol Design TCP/IP & upper level protocols Network Manage ment Network Security Client – Server Progra mming Distribu ted Comput ing Waterloo**** GWU**** USC**** Maryland***** Pittsburgh**** Colombia*** Penn. State****** Georgia Tech.******* NJIT******* NCSU******** Purdue******* Stanford******* Berkley******** KFUPM (CN)********

16. 16 Student ’ s Survey link to slide 10 Q1. Have you considered doing a Full/Part Time Graduate Master Program? 1-Yes2-Thought about it. 3-Have not considered it seriously 4-No5-Already a Graduate Student Q2. If you are given the option to do a Master Program (Full time/Part Time), would you consider registering in a Master Program in COMPUTER NETWORKS. 1-Definitely2-Highly Likely3-Highly Unlikely 4-No

17. 17 Table 5: Total No. of Students =176 (Junior = 92, Senior = 63, Graduate = 19) Q1 Q2 Yes Thought about it Not considered seriously No Graduate Student Definitely 2721817 Highly Likely 234010711 Highly Unlikely 35410 No 33421 Total 5669261119

18. 18 Industry Survey

19. 19 Industry Survey

20. 20 Experts ’ Comments Prof. Mostafa Ammar, Professor, Georgia Tech: “I found the notion of an MS program in Computer Networking to be quite innovative. ….. The overall structure and balance of depth and breadth is quite sound” “It is clear that a significant amount of thought, academic experience and effort have gone into these proposals. I wish you the best as you proceed with implementing these worthwhile programs”

21. 21 Experts ’ Comments Prof Z. G. Vranestic, professor, University of Toronto: “ I received your proposal for MS programs in Computer Engineering and Computer Networks. Both of these areas have become the driving forces in today’s technological development. It is very timely for your Department to offer graduate programs in these areas” – “The curriculum features a good combination of core and elective courses” – “The graduates of the proposed programs should be in high demand by industry”

22. 22 Experts ’ Comments Professor Jon Butler, Professor, Naval Postgraduate School: “While it is natural to look outside KFUPM for examples of advanced curriculum and to copy this, there is opportunity to provide leadership in curriculum development. The US does not have a monopoly on this. Indeed, Japan and European countries have both been innovative in their curricula.” – “The proposal for the two programs, computer engineering and computer networks, is reasonable and reasonably aligned with programs I know.”

23. 23 Experts ’ Comments Dr Wanlei Zhou, Deputy Head, School of Computing and Mathematics, Deakin University, Australia: “The MS programs (Computer Engineering and Computer Networks) at KFUPM are of high quality and are equivalent to many similar programs offered by reputable universities in Australia.” “In particular the proposal adequately addressed the following issues: – It provides an up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in computer technology. – It enables students to acquire necessary knowledge and skills needed in the information age.”

24. 24 Experts ’ Comments Prof Davis Andrew, Head of CS and COE, University of Arkansas: “At first, I was wondering if the (MS in Networks) was too narrow a specialization for a masters, but after looking at it I think it is a good program, – 1-core courses look good – 2-electives look good “In general, I like your proposed programs. They seem well thought out and very relevant. Be prepared for many students”

25. 25 Experts ’ Comments Morteza Amir Rahimi, Professor and Vice President, North Western University: “I congratulate the Computer Science and Computer Engineering Departments at KFUPM for: 1) Recognition of the need 2) Willingness to lead higher education in the creation of such a program 3) An excellent proposed program, and 4) Creative use of existing courses at KFUPM.”

26. 26 Thank you

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28. 28 Main Stream COE MS Program is a broad program and should not allow any specialism: Restricts the number of courses studied from each of the three main subject areas to a maximum of four including the corresponding core course. A student enrolled in the COE MS Program can not meet the requirements of the Computer Network MS Program without violating the above rule. The courses of the Computer Networks specialism include all the COE and ICS courses.

29. 29 Industry Survey

30. 30 Industry Survey