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The Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks is designed for professionals currently in the telecommunications or networking field who either wish to enhance their technical skills and credentials or who wish to make a transition to the business side of telecommunications or networking. We also welcome applications from prospective students with limited industry experience. This program, which may be pursued on a full- or part-time basis, is one of only a very few master’s programs in telecommunications and networking in the United States that is truly multidisciplinary, giving students the flexibility to tailor the curriculum to their specific interests, backgrounds, and career goals.
Degree Requirements
Students in the program must complete 32 semester hours of approved coursework with a minimum grade-point average of 3.000. Students can complete a master's degree by pursuing any of one of the three options: coursework, project, or thesis. Although there are some dependencies among the core courses, the program may be started in either the fall or spring semester. The three core courses each carry 4 semester hours of credit.
Master's project and thesis options must be carried out under the supervision of a professor and must have prior approval of the program director. Proposals for a master's project or a thesis need to be submitted at least one month before the start of the semester.
Graduate Certificate Options
Students enrolled in a master's degree have the opportunity to also pursue one of the many engineering graduate certificate options in addition to or in combination with the MS degree. Students should consult their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership
Master's Degree in Telecommunication Networks with Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Students may complete a Master of Science in Telecommunications Networks in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 32-semester-hour degree and certificate require 12 hours of technical core courses from the telecommunication networks program and 4 hours from the technical course list provided for this program.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
Options
Complete one of the following options:
Coursework Option
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
Project Option
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| TELE 7945 | Master's Project | 4 |
| 16 |
Thesis Option
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 20 |
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Program Credit/GPA Requirements
Minimum of 32 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
