The faculty of the School of Business and Management has a wide range of expertise that enables students to combine telecommunications with the study of E-Business, finance, marketing of new products and services, management of information, and international business. Adjunct faculty from the telecommunications industry, service providers, major end users, and government agencies also lecture in the telecommunications program. The Program prepares students for careers in telecommunications and IT management, marketing, strategic planning, public-policy analysis, and consulting. No technical background is required, but students must be prepared to learn basic technical concepts. Those with technical backgrounds may choose electives that integrate their technical skills with management and planning expertise.
Students gain practical experience in project planning, system design and evaluation.
Designed to provide timely and in-depth analysis of current trends in new technologies and services in the telecommunications industry. Students may combine Telecommunications with another area of emphasis in E-Business, Management, Marketing, Finance or International Business. The Telecommunications Program has achieved international recognition for the high quality of its innovative curriculum, research activities, and successful careers of its graduates. Certificate Program A Certificate in Telecommunications Management and Policy is available for those who are new to the field or want to update their knowledge but not wish to complete an MBA degree. To obtain the Certificate, students must complete five elective courses in Telecommunications.