Diploma in Tactical MANET Networks
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in tactical MANET networks. 8 modules covering the radio channel, medium access, OLSR/AODV routing, quality of service, security and field testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Tactical MANET Networks — studying from Australia
Defence is one of Australia's largest engineering employers, with major programmes in land systems, naval platforms, aircraft and integrated systems managed through the Department of Defence. Land systems engineering supports armoured vehicles, weapons and logistics equipment, often through prime contractors and local industry partners. Industry involvement is strongly encouraged through the Defence industry policy framework. Engineers work on sustainment, capability development, systems integration and safety assurance, typically in Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne and regional defence precincts.
Fees for Australia: A$2,850 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
How does defence engineering recognition work in Australia?
Defence engineering in Australia is largely run through the Department of Defence and its industry partners, which set their own security clearance and qualification requirements. Engineers Australia is the professional body for accreditation. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Australian employers hire in defence and land systems?
Australia has defence prime contractors, the Department of Defence, and specialist land systems firms. Many of these roles require Australian security clearances, which depend on citizenship and background checks rather than course completion. Ask employers how they weigh private qualifications against experience and clearance requirements.
Is the course manageable with a job, and does it need a visa?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the fundamentals of mobile ad hoc networks.
Analyse proactive, reactive and hybrid routing protocols.
Model radio channels and mobility in tactical environments.
Manage quality of service and capacity in mesh networks.
Apply security mechanisms in ad hoc networks.
Simulate and emulate MANET networks with specialised tools.
Evaluate tactical networks through field trials.
Who it's for
- Tactical communications engineers.
- Wireless network engineers.
- Researchers working on ad hoc networks.
- Radio test engineers.
- Defence network architects.
- Network simulation engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- IETF RFC 7181 (OLSRv2)
- IETF RFC 3626 (OLSR)
- IETF RFC 3561 (AODV)
- IETF RFC 5444 (generalised MANET packet format)
- STANAG 5066 (HF data protocol)
- IEEE 802.11s (wireless mesh networking)
- SCA 4.1 (Software Communications Architecture)
- MIL-STD-188-220 (interoperability of combat net radio networks)
- ns-3
- OMNeT++
- EMANE
- CORE
- Wireshark
8 modules
1.1Infrastructure versus ad hoc networks1.2Characteristics of MANETs1.3Dynamic topologies1.4Protocol layers1.5Tactical and emergency networks1.6Sensor and vehicular networks1.7Scalability challenges1.8History of tactical networks1.9Standardisation in the IETF1.10Case study: requirements for an emergency network
2.1Propagation in the VHF and UHF bands2.2Path loss models2.3Fading and multipath2.4Modulation and coding2.5Software-defined radios2.6Tactical waveforms2.7Omnidirectional and directional antennas2.8Interference2.9Spectrum management2.10Practical exercise: link coverage calculation
3.1CSMA/CA in ad hoc networks3.2The hidden terminal problem3.3TDMA and scheduled access3.4Hybrid access3.5Power control3.6Spectral efficiency3.7Fairness and delay3.8The MAC layer in IEEE 802.11s3.9Cross-layer design3.10Lab: MAC layer analysis with ns-3
4.1Proactive protocols: OLSR and OLSRv24.2Reactive protocols: AODV and DSR4.3Hybrid protocols4.4Geographic routing4.5Multicast4.6Link metrics4.7Delay-tolerant networks4.8Interconnection with fixed networks4.9Protocol comparison4.10Practical exercise: comparison of routing protocols
5.1Mobility models5.2Multimedia traffic management5.3Message prioritisation5.4Congestion control5.5Capacity of mesh networks5.6Network partitioning and merging5.7Network management5.8Address autoconfiguration5.9End-to-end performance5.10Lab: mobility simulation with EMANE
6.1Threats in ad hoc networks6.2Node authentication6.3Key management6.4Link encryption6.5Secure routing6.6Intrusion detection6.7Jamming resistance6.8Low probability of detection6.9Multilevel security6.10Case study: threat analysis of a tactical network
7.1Simulation versus emulation7.2The ns-3, OMNeT++ and CORE tools7.3Testbeds7.4Field trials7.5Performance metrics7.6Traffic logging and analysis7.7Multi-vendor interoperability7.8Scaling up tests7.9Documentation of results7.10Workshop: field trial plan
8.1Definition of the scenario8.2Communication requirements8.3Network design8.4Protocol selection8.5Simulation8.6Security analysis8.7Test plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ns-3, OMNeT++, EMANE, CORE and Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: simulation of a MANET network with mobility, comparison of routing protocols and a field trial of coverage and performance. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: IETF RFC 7181, IETF RFC 3626, IETF RFC 3561, IETF RFC 5444, STANAG 5066, IEEE 802.11s, SCA 4.1, MIL-STD-188-220.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ns-3, OMNeT++, EMANE, CORE and Wireshark, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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