Network Management and Cloud Computing MSc

Why choose Network Management and Cloud Computing MSc at Middlesex?

This full and part-time course includes placement experience when possible.

If you have previously studied computing at university or who are currently working in the sector, and looking to develop an advanced knowledge of the subject, this course is for you.

We teach modules which are a combination of computer networks theory, management and security. You'll also have the opportunity to work in a laboratory on security configuration for various systems.

What you will gain

You'll develop the knowledge and expertise to model, monitor and analyse networks in various situations, simulating performance and availability to configure them for optimum performance. In addition to this, you will also improve your mathematical, problem-solving, communication, and critical skills.

As well as in-depth knowledge and practical experience of computer communications and networking, our course will provide you with many transferable skills. It will improve your research, data collection and interpretation, mathematical, communication, problem-solving, presentation and critical skills, as well as your confidence and ability to work under your own initiative while managing your own time.

Other benefits you'll gain by joining us on this course include:

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in our industry-standard networking labs
• A chance to explore new concepts and developments — three of our previous students were crowned winners at the Young Professional Engineering Challenge.

Placements

Industrial placement is offered as an optional opportunity for full-time students studying at the London campus. Students can choose either a 3-month or 12-month placement duration.

Careers

How can the MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing support your career?

Network management covers a wide area including performance reliability, security, fault, accounting and configuration management. This master's programme has been developed to meet the growing needs of a rapidly evolving sector of industry.

You'll leave this course perfectly placed for a role as a training specialist, systems dispenser, business analysis manager or university lecturer. Many of our graduates have gone straight into employment in the networking and communications industry and are working in programming, telecommunications engineering or network management.

There are also a wide range of other opportunities open to you in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors— everything from industry and consultancy to academia and further research. You could even start your own business.

Our university's postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career. We are a top 10 UK University for employability (UniCompare Rankings 2025), and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

Career paths

Our graduates have gone on to achieve many successes since leaving Middlesex many have gone on to work for companies such as:

• IBM
• L'Oréal
• Halcrow Group
• Cyberspace Network
• AK Electronics
• One Hundred Computers
• Pilat Media
• F5 Networks

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has been recognized with the following awards:

• The top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs – Business Money, 2023
• A top 10 university for producing CEOs – Novuana, 2023

MDXcelerator: student start-up support

Want to be your own boss? You'll have the chance to pitch your business to gain mentoring and grants of up to £15,000.

Global alumni network

You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.