M.Sc. System Administration & Networking
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. System Administration & Networking program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate program designed to provide advanced knowledge and hands-on training in the administration and management of computer systems and networks.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from the 1st semester itself. The curriculum focuses on operating systems, network administration, network security, cloud computing, virtualization, and scripting. Students gain practical experience in configuring and managing servers, implementing network security measures, and troubleshooting system and network issues.
Graduates of this program emerge as ‘Advanced System Administration & Networking Professionals’, enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in System Administration & Networking along with plenty of job opportunities globally. This program equips graduates to work as system administrators, network administrators, cloud engineers, and DevOps engineers in various organizations, ensuring the smooth and secure operation of IT infrastructure.
Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 80 minimum and as specified
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.
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Semester |
Name of the Subject |
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Semester 1 |
Advanced Operating Systems, Network Administration and Management, Network Security Fundamentals, Scripting and Automation, Research Methodology in System Administration and Networking, Practical: System Administration Tools and Network Configuration |
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Semester 2 |
Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Database Administration, Security Hardening and Incident Response, Practical: Cloud Computing and Virtualization Setup |
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Semester 3 |
Advanced Network Security, Network Automation and Orchestration, DevOps and System Engineering, Practical: Network Automation and DevOps Tools |
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Semester 4 |
System and Network Design and Implementation, System and Network Project Management, Thesis/Research Project |
- Advanced Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of advanced operating system concepts, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Network Administration and Management: Expertise in network administration, management, and security.
- Cloud Computing and Virtualization: Advanced understanding of cloud computing and virtualization technologies.
- Security Hardening and Incident Response: Skills in security hardening and incident response procedures.
- Network Automation and Orchestration: Proficiency in network automation and orchestration tools and techniques.
- DevOps and System Engineering: Understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
- Research and Development: Ability to conduct research and contribute to the field of system administration and networking.
- Linux Certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer – RHCE): Industry-recognized certifications for Linux system administration.
- Microsoft Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert): Certifications for Microsoft server and cloud technologies.
- AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator): Certifications for Amazon Web Services system administration.
- CompTIA Linux+: Vendor-neutral Linux certification.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science (Systems/Networking focus): Research-oriented career in academia or industry.
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Duration |
Roles and Responsibilities |
Salary Range |
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0-3 years |
System Administrator (Post-Grad), Network Administrator (Post-Grad), Cloud Administrator (Junior) |
₹5,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 per annum |
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3-5 years |
Senior System Administrator, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer |
₹8,50,000 – ₹12,50,000 per annum |
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5-10 years |
Systems Architect, Network Architect, Cloud Architect, DevOps Architect, Site Reliability Engineer |
₹12,50,000 – ₹20,00,000 per annum |
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10+ years |
Head of IT Infrastructure, Cloud Operations Manager, Director of IT, Chief Technology Officer |
₹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 ₹ |
