Explores the business value of telecommunications technology in organizations. Provides an introduction to the industry products and services, technology and regulation. TM 302, the capstone course for the MS program, must be taken as part of the final nine units in the Advanced program. Discusses key business applications most appropriate for different types of networking requirements, vendor selection and project management of distributed networks. Explores current and emerging issues in global telecommunications including deregulation, transition to new business models and affordable access to technology.
Emphasis is on the conceptual, practical, design and management aspects of switching systems.
Focuses on issues and challenges of network capacity, cost and bandwidth tradeoffs, traffic volumes, and peak traffic considerations applied to different business requirements. Discusses considerations of network design for businesses in regional, national and global communications contexts. Features a case study design approach. Presents a balanced view of users and vendors in the industry. Discusses key issues including the potential taxation of electronic commerce and the growing impact of IP Telephony technology from an industry and policy perspective.