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The Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering program equips students for leadership positions across diverse industries, enabling them to address complex research, development, and design challenges through innovative solutions. Developed by renowned faculty, the curriculum covers advanced topics in both software and hardware telecommunications, network theory, and cutting-edge technologies.
Students can pursue coursework and research across multiple telecommunications engineering specialties, such as:
Fault-tolerant computing
Digital signal processing and digital communications
Modulation and coding
Electromagnetic-wave propagation
Fiber and integrated optics and lasers
Wireless communications, mobile IP and wireless multimedia
DWDM networks
QoS assurance protocols
Network design and optimization
Telecommunications software
Systems performance
Ad-hoc and PCS wireless networks
Network security and high-speed protocols
Degree requirements: An undergraduate preparation equivalent to a baccalaureate in electrical engineering from an accredited engineering program.
GPA: A grade point average (GPA) in upper-division quantitative coursework of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 point scale.
English proficiency requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center
Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105
Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).