This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Network Protocol & Design program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge and hands-on training in the design, development, and analysis of network protocols and network architectures.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from the 1st semester itself. The curriculum focuses on network architectures, protocol design principles, network modeling and simulation, network security protocols, and advanced networking technologies. Students gain practical experience in designing and implementing network protocols, simulating network performance, and analyzing network traffic.
Graduates of this program emerge as ‘Advanced Network Protocol & Design Professionals’, enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Network Protocol & Design along with plenty of job opportunities globally. This program equips graduates to work as network architects, network engineers, protocol designers, and network security specialists in various organizations, contributing to the development of next-generation networks.

Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 80 minimum and as specified
- Eligibility
- Curriculum Structure
- Program Outcomes
- Career Enhancement
- Higher Studies
- Job Roles & Progression
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics/Telecommunications or equivalent OR a B.Tech./B.E. degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics/Telecommunications or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Advanced Network Architectures and Protocols, Network Modeling and Simulation, Network Security and Cryptography, Research Methodology in Network Protocol & Design, Practical: Network Simulation and Protocol Analysis |
Semester 2 | High-Performance Networking, Network Management and Control, Wireless and Mobile Network Protocols, Practical: Network Protocol Implementation and Testing |
Semester 3 | Network Design and Optimization, Network Security Protocols and Implementation, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Practical: Network Design and Security Implementation |
Semester 4 | Advanced Network Protocols and Architectures, Network Protocol Design and Analysis, Thesis/Research Project |
- Advanced Network Architectures: In-depth knowledge of advanced network architectures, protocols, and technologies.
- Network Protocol Design and Analysis: Expertise in designing, analyzing, and implementing network protocols.
- Network Modeling and Simulation: Advanced skills in network modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
- Network Security and Cryptography: In-depth understanding of network security principles, protocols, and cryptographic techniques.
- Network Optimization: Knowledge of network optimization techniques and strategies.
- Research and Development: Ability to conduct research and contribute to the field of network protocol design.
- While there aren’t many widely recognized certifications specifically for network protocol design, advanced training and specializations are key. Look for workshops, conferences, and courses focusing on specific protocol areas (e.g., routing protocols, security protocols, network virtualization) or advanced network simulation tools. Publications and contributions to open-source networking projects are also highly valuable.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science (Networking focus): Research-oriented career in academia or industry.
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0-3 years | Network Engineer (Post-Grad, Protocol Focus), Network Protocol Developer, Network Performance Analyst | ₹5,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 per annum |
3-5 years | Senior Network Engineer (Protocol Design), Network Architect (Protocol Focus), Network Security Engineer (Protocol Focus) | ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
5-10 years | Principal Network Engineer (Protocol Design), Network Security Architect (Protocol Focus), Network Solutions Architect | ₹12,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Network Architect (Expert, Protocol Focus), Chief Network Architect, Head of Network Engineering/Research | ₹20,00,000+ per annum |

Fee Structure Per Academic Year
Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship | ||
125000 ₹ | 10000 ₹ | Above 90% – 25000 ₹ | Between 80-90% – 12500 ₹ | Between 70-80% – 6250 ₹ |
