Telecommunications Technology (Master's)
The Telecommunications Technology master's degree specialty is offered online or on campus at the University of Denver in the evenings, or in a combination of both, to meet the needs of busy adults. Focus your study on telecommunications technology at University College and become a proficient, technical leader within the information and communication technology field through a master’s degree in Telecommunications Technology. This master's degree specialty provides students with practical, hands-on instruction related to the telecommunications industry, including how to evaluate emerging telecommunications technologies, wireless networks and services, and the convergence of voice, data, and multimedia services on the global IP network for the fulfillment of communication needs.
Students will learn how to assess and analyze telecommunications technologies, plus gain vital skills necessary to design, develop, and implement telecommunications systems such as telephones, the internet, and data networks. In addition to IT fundamentals, students will also develop essential business and problem-solving skills that will help them thrive in any organization. With technical skills and a strategic business background, you’ll meet current industry demands, plus the demands of tomorrow.
Along with the practical experience earned online or on campus in the evenings, a telecommunications master's degree also provides students essential insight to the convergence of technologies within the information and communications technology field. Telecommunications technology will be put in context as it relates to other IT fields, such as information systems security or web design and development. Understanding the roles and effects other industry topics have on telecommunications technology give students the edge they need over the competition. Customize your Information and Communications Technology master's degree through the innovative Professional Options Curriculum using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs.
This degree prepares students to:
- Become proficient in the technical specifications of multiple telecommunications technologies
- Evaluate alternative technologies for the fulfillment of communications needs
- Assess current and emerging telecommunications technologies
- Prepare for a future in which telecommunications, data transfer, and digital entertainment converge
- Plan and evaluate the effectiveness of an enterprise network
Information and Communications Technology Outcomes
This program prepares students to:
- Define an enterprise architecture including hardware, software, databases, and communications networks and protocols
- Evaluate, select, and apply software design and development methodologies that incorporate software development, acquisition, and/or re-use
- Identify the operational and economic impact of system architecture and software applications in areas such as computer processing, data communications, network design, and software maintenance and support
- Apply best project management practices
- Apply good design processes and methods to develop production-quality systems
- Plan and evaluate, select, and apply appropriate systems and software quality assurance methods and tools
- Lead and coach others in the development of systems and software components
- Communicate effectively with technical peers, management, customers, and end-users
- Assess current and emerging telecommunications technologies
- Identify practices in information assurance
Required Courses
MAS in Information And Communications Technology with a specialty in Telecommunications Technology requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses)
Professional Foundation Courses - 12 qtr. hrsProfessional Foundations courses help students to understand the scope of activity, historical development, future direction and trends, and typical types and roles of organizations that operate within a career field.
Specialty Courses - 16 qtr. hrs (Choose 4)
Professional Specialty courses allow students to focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector in which they are working or wish to work, and master the skills needed to excel in that area.
Further Study - 12 qtr. hrs (Choose 3)
Further Studies Options allow students to customize their degrees to match their career needs by either choosing in-depth study in their specialty by selecting three of the following courses, or exploring other options by using our Degree Builder tool.
Customize your degree or certificate using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs.
Core Coures - 8 qtr. hrsThe Graduate Research and Writing and Capstone Project courses are required for all master's degree students. The Graduate Research and Writing course prepares students for the writing and research assignments throughout their program, including the capstone project. The Capstone Project is the culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs, in which students explore a problem or issue within their field of study.
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Careers in Telecommunications Technology
Titles
Chief Technology Officer, IT Manager, Telecommunications Officer, Telecommunications Marketing Manager, Specialist, Telecommunications Engineer, Consultant.
Duties
Advising, management, research, development, technical support, collaboration, configuration, installation, assessment.
Outlook
Monster.com predicts the 2012 IT job market will include more opportunities for telecommunications, with hiring more aggressive than in recent years. During the recession, the field of telecommunications was in decline, but to gear up for a tech-job resurgence it’s essential to have a firm grasp on other IT fields, their impact on telecommunications, and an up−to−date repertoire of technical know−how, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Careers In Information and Communications Technology
YOU are in high demand!
One of the fastest growth rates among all occupations in the US, computer scientist and database administrator job openings are expected to grow 53% in the next ten years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, the ICT career outlook is incredibly positive, with a 28% employment increase expected within the field. Whether you choose a career at a government agency, large private corporation, or small organization, ICT professionals are in high demand−particularly if you have job experience and relevant education in information and communication technology under your belt.
ICT makes the grade.
If you're an ICT professional, don't let market volatility and the economic downturn slow you down. Channel Insider reports that nearly 80% of human resource recruiters are looking to fill technology positions this year. And with network architects, computer software engineers, and database administrators being ranked in the top 50 best careers to have by U.S. News and World Report, it's no wonder the ICT field is booming.
Where are they now?
Alumni from University College who graduated with a master's degree in information and communication technology hold job titles such as Systems Administrator, Project Manager, Network Engineer, Managing Consultant, Network Architect, Lead IT Analyst, and Data Engineer in companies and organizations such as Pratt & Whitney, Ironware Technologies, Vanguard Communication, Qwest, Advanced Program Group, Verizon Wireless, IBM, IntelliDyne, Cisco Systems, Chevron, Time Warner Telecom, Harland Financial Solutions, and the United States Air Force.
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