Engineering: Telecommunications (ENTS)

Abstract

The cross-disciplinary M.S. Program in Telecommunications combines rigorous technical coursework in communication systems and networks taught by the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with complementary coursework in telecommunications industry management and international regulatory policy taught by the College of Business and Management and the School of Public Affairs. The program is designed to meet the needs of the telecommunications industry for technically competent employees with a sufficiently broad educational background to assume significant leadership positions within the industry. ENTS carries a special differential tuition rate of $853 per credit hour; please contact the program for specific information.

Admissions Information

Admission to the cross-disciplinary M.S. Program in Telecommunications is based upon 1) quality of undergraduate and graduate coursework, 2) three letters of recommendation, and 3) other relevant information and professional experience. Because of the rigorous technical coursework required of all students enrolled in the program, all applicants must have previously completed Calculus I, Calculus II, and Differential Equations or its equivalents. Successful applicants will typically hold B.S. degrees in engineering, computer science, or other technical fields.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Spring

Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines

Domestic Students: May 15 .
International Students: January 15*
*NOTE: If the program's stated deadline is earlier, then the earlier graduate program deadline must be followed .

International Students: June 1*
*NOTE: If the program's stated deadline is earlier, then the earlier graduate program deadline must be followed .
Domestic Students: October 15 .

International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Application Requirements

College Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation

	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Domestic Applicant Deadlines	Domestic Students: May 15 . International Students: January 15* *NOTE: If the program's stated deadline is earlier, then the earlier graduate program deadline must be followed .	International Students: June 1* *NOTE: If the program's stated deadline is earlier, then the earlier graduate program deadline must be followed . Domestic Students: October 15 .

International Applicants: Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas	February 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1	June 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants	May 1 If Domestic Deadline is after May 1	October 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials	May 15 If Domestic Deadline is after May 15	October 31 If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Degree Requirements

Master of Science (M.S.)

Requirements for completion of the M.S. degree include 33 credit hours of required coursework with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.0. Specific coursework requirements include: 12 credit hours of required technical coursework to include ENTS 620 Principles of Telecommunications, ENTS 621 Design and Analysis of Telecommunication Systems, ENTS 640 Telecommunication Networks, and ENTS 641 Telecommunications Protocols; 6 credit hours of required course work in telecommunications industry management including ENTS 625 Management and Organizational Behavior in the Telecommunications Industry, and ENTS 632 Telecommunications Marketing Management; 6 required credit hours on telecommunications industry policy comprised of ENTS 630 The Economics of International Telecommunications Policy and Regulation, and ENTS 635 Decision Support Methods; and 3 credit hours for an ENTS 609 Telecommunications Project

Additionally, 6 credit hours of elective offerings are to be selected. Some of the classes include:

ENTS 650 Network Security

ENTS 655 Digital Signal Processing

ENTS 656 Introduction to Cellular Communication Networks

ENTS 657 Satellite Communications Systems

ENTS 675 Network Planning and Design

ENTS 689 Special Topics in Telecommunications

* One or more Special Topics courses may be offered during and semester.

Facilities and Special Resources

Students entrolled in the M.S. in Telecommunications Program (ENTS) are permitted access to use the Telecommunications PC Lab, which is for the sole use of ENTS students.

Financial Assistance

No financial aid is available directly through the ENTS program. Many ENTS students independently secure financial aid through other departments and/or units on campus. Please note that students are responsible for securing funding and/or aid through other sources.

Contact Information

A brochure and information packet describing the program in detail, including descriptions of all courses, is available upon request. For this and any other information, individuals should contact the program office.

Asante Shakuur, Associate Director
2435 A.V. Williams Building
MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-8189
Fax: (301) 314-9324
ece-entsinfo@glue.umd.edu

http://www.telecom.umd.edu

Susan Poklemba, Coordinator
2433 A.V. Williams Building
MD 20742
Telephone: 301-405-3682
Fax: 301-314-9324
ece-entsinfo@glue.umd.edu

http://www.telecom.umd.edu

Courses: ENTS

Related Programs and Campus Units

Communication