Information and Telecommunication Systems Admission Information |
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Degrees Offered
• Master of Communication Technology and Policy
• Specializations in: Networking and Communications, Networking and Telecommunications, Information Technology, Information Policy, Telecommunication Policy
Certificate Programs
• Not Available
Average Time for Completion of Degree
• 1 year (non-thesis); 1.67 year (thesis)
Admission Requirements
• TOEFL or IELTS, and GRE or GMAT with no set minimum
• Technology Emphasis: ideal for undergraduate degrees in engineering, computer science, management of information systems (MIS), information technology (IT), math, telecommunications, or physics
• Policy Emphasis: ideal for undergraduate degrees in economics, political science, public policy, or statistics.
Application Deadlines
• 6 months prior to start of quarter; for Fall admission chances for financial aid higher for applications received by February 1
Program Costs
• General Costs
Financial Aid Opportunities
• Types: Graduate Assistantships, Tuition Waivers
• Average Amount: $10,000
Additional Information
• For the technical emphasis, program is ideal for those desiring to pursue networking careers in Information Technology (e.g. in corporate networking), with telecommunications service providers (e.g. Sprint, Cable & Wireless, ISPs), equipment vendors (e.g. Cisco, Nokia) or major consulting firms (e.g. Accenture). Course electives include such topics as Internet Engineering, Network Management and Design, Network Theory, and Network Project Management.
• For the policy emphasis, program is ideal for those pursuing careers with NGOs, regulatory agencies or consulting firms involved in economic development, or information and telecommunications policy, as well as careers in management of communication companies or of corporate IT departments. Course electives include such courses as Competition and Market Structures in Network Industries, International Communication Networks, and Communication and Economic Development.
• Student chooses to culminate degree with thesis, comprehensive exam, or professional project. A number of international students obtain optional internships with US industry. Students who elect comprehensive exam or project can finish in one calendar year, however thesis option typically takes longer.
