Networking and Telecommunications, Master of Science

The mission of the Master of Science in Networking and Telecommunications program is to provide a thorough knowledge base for managers and technology professionals concerned with the design, development, implementation, operation, and management of telecommunications systems and networks. The courses offer an extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a variety of modern communication networks. In addition, the students are introduced to the ethical, legal, and policy aspects within the networking and telecommunications professional fields. Upon completion of the program, the graduates are able to design, deploy, and maintain high quality modern telecommunications systems and networks, and manage the telecommunications and networking teams within an organization.

At the end of the program, students are able to:

• Demonstrate the theories and principles of telecommunication in organizational settings.
• Evaluate the principles of law, ethics, policy, and standards to the practice of telecommunication.
• Evaluate information from various sources in order to solve real world IT situations.

This program typically takes 28 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 14 months to complete for students enrolled full-time.