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 no set minimum
• Technology Track: ideal for undergraduate degrees in engineering, computer science, management of information systems (MIS), information technology (IT), math, or physics
• Policy Track: ideal for undergraduate degrees such as 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 track, program is ideal for those desiring to pursue networking careers in Information Technology (e.g. in corporate networking), 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 track, program is ideal for those pursuing careers in telecommunications economic development, international telecommunications, and regulatory policy making. Course electives include such courses as Competition and Market Structure 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 election typically takes longer.