TM 302 Strategic Telecommunications Provides for a team-based, collaborative case study project that focuses on the business management aspects of applying technology across the enterprise to achieve strategic advantage. 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. TM 305 Advanced Switching Systems Focuses on switching systems for high-speed data and voice communications networks.
Emphasis is on the conceptual, practical, design and management aspects of switching systems.
TM 306 Network Design Explores advanced network design and optimization of switching systems and networks. 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. TM 308 Technology and Society Focuses on the convergence of telecommunications and information technology and how it impacts businesses, non-profit organizations, education and consumers.