University of Maryland
Graduate Catalog Fall 2009

Engineering: Telecommunications (ENTS)

Faculty

Director
Kalantari Khandani, Mehdi ,

Professor
Riley, Donald R.,

Associate Professor
Raghavan, Subramanian,

Research Assistant Professor
Dellomo, Michael,

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Dellomo, Michael, Kalantari Khandani, Mehdi ,

Abstract

The cross-disciplinary M.S. Program in Telecommunications combines rigorous technical coursework in communication systems and networks along with complementary coursework in telecommunications industry management and international regulatory policy. The program is designed to yield technically competent employees with a sufficiently broad educational background to assume leadership positions within the telecommunications industry. ENTS carries a special differential tuition rate of $906 per credit hour; please see www.telecom.umd.edu for more 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 equivalent. 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


International Students: FEBRUARY 1 .
Domestic students: May 1 .


International Students: JUNE 1 .
Domestic Students: October 1 .

 


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
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume (preferred but not required)

    • 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 653 PCS System Implementation

    ENTS 655 Digital Signal Processing

    ENTS 656 Introduction to Cellular Communication Networks

    ENTS 657 Satellite Communications Systems

    ENTS 665 Advanced Wireless Communications Networks

    ENTS 670 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

    ENTS 672 The Global Economic Environment

    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 allowed access to 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

    ENTS Program Office
    2433 A.V. Williams Building, University of Maryland,
    College Park
    MD  20742
    Telephone: 301-405-3682
    Fax: 301-314-9324
    ece-entsinfo@glue.umd.edu

    www.telecom.umd.edu

    current URL: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/catalog/programs/printable.cfm?CODE=241

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