Telecommunications, MS at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Telecommunications offers a blend of cutting-edge practice-oriented courses in network engineering, cloud computing, wireless communications (e. g. 5G), and cyber security. This industry-oriented program is designed for students who wish to enter the field of network engineering or are working in the field and want to advance their knowledge. The program concentrates on practical applications of network engineering, rather than on a theoretical approach, while providing a thorough education in the necessary engineering principles.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Modern Telecommunications; Basic Switching: Lecture and Laboratory Course; Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course; The TCP/IP Suite of Internet Protocols; Network Automation; Spectrum Engineering.

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Entry requirements

Requirements Specific application deadlines and requirements are available through the Office of Graduate Admissions. The program is open to students who hold a BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, math, science, computer science, business (with a quantitative background), economics, or other analytical disciplines, and students who have equivalent work experience indicating analytical aptitude. Depending on their background, some applicants may be required to complete 3 to 6 credits of preliminary coursework before they are allowed to enroll in any of the core courses or elective courses in the program. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is usually required. Students who begin in non-degree status may apply through the normal graduate admissions process to the degree-seeking TCOM program. Up to 12 credits earned in non-degree study may be transferred

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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