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STAFF
Department Chair
Donald L. Goff
dgoff@umuc.edu
Associate Chair
Garth R. MacKenzie
gmackenzie@umuc.edu
Program Director
David Cohen
dcohen@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Ouanessa Boubsil
oboubsil@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Regina Massaquoi
rmassaquoi@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 4616
Master of Science in Telecommunications Management
The Master of Science (MS) in telecommunications management is designed to provide
the technical knowledge and management skills needed to plan, acquire, operate,
and evaluate telecommunication systems. The program emphasizes critical management
concepts, such as the structure and environment of the telecommunications industry,
strategic planning, financial management, and quality improvement. In addition, the
program offers instruction specific to telecommunications in the following areas: data
communication systems, local and wide area networking systems, satellite systems,
wireless telecommunication systems, network management, the Internet, the complex
process of hardware and software acquisition from the standpoint of both the purchaser
and the vendor, and the application of these topics to practical issues of telecommunications
systems integration and management.
Overview
This degree program requires 36–39 credits and consists of five core courses, three
technical specialization courses, three required systems courses, and one end-ofprogram
option.
Agreement with National Defense University
More information on UMUC’s partnership with National Defense University is on p. 9.
Program Requirements
Decision-Pending Status
Students may register for one of the following graduate courses before UMUC has
received the official transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution: TLMN
602, TMAN 610, or TMAN 632. Students must receive an admission decision prior to
subsequent enrollments.
Technology Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in any of the information technology fields (computer systems
management, information technology, telecommunications management, and
software engineering) must have access to a computer and modem capable of supporting
current software. Such programs may require more than the minimum hardware
and software needed for basic online communication and study (listed on p. 31).
In addition, students are also required to have access to a computer with the following
features:
■ At least 256 MB RAM (512 MB preferred)
■ At least 5 GB disk space
■ Windows 2000 or higher
■ 56 KB modem or better (e.g., broadband)
■ CD burner
■ Telnet and FTP service (via their ISP)
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