Coursework Requirements

Core courses ensure the student is well versed in both the technology and policy aspects of communication network and information systems, telecommunication carriers, and enterprise voice and data networks. Specialization courses are geared towards establishing either communications technology or policy as the student's principal area of expertise. Cognate courses are intended to enrich and focus further the student's interests and expertise by pursuing related coursework outside the School of Information and Telecommunication Systems. It is expected that students electing the policy specialization will select cognate courses from finance, management, marketing, economics, interpersonal communication, political science, and policy courses in other schools. Students electing the technology specialization will select cognate courses from electrical engineering and computer science, and technology courses in other schools.