M.S. in Telecommunications
Academic Advisor: Roberto Rojas-Cessa
Degree Requirements
The curriculum requires a basic knowledge of computer and communications fundamentals such as programming, data structures, computer architecture, signals and systems, and basic communication systems. Bridge courses do not count toward the degree. The bridge courses are selected from the following list depending on individual background in consultation with the graduate advisor. See the undergraduate catalog for descriptions of 200- to 400-level courses.
Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits: 12 in core courses and 18 in elective courses in an area of specialization with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. In addition, a minimum average 3.0 GPA is required in the five core courses. Students with an exceptionally strong telecommunications background may be allowed to replace required courses with advanced electives. Permission of the graduate advisor is required.
M.S. in Telecommunications (courses only)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Courses | ||
| ECE 353 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 333 | Introduction to UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 505 | Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Random Signals and Noise | 3 |
| ECE 333 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 481 | Digital Communications Systems | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Communication Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Computer Network Design and Analysis | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select six of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Data Management System Design | ||
| Distributed Systems | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | ||
or ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | |
| Algorithmic Graph Theory | ||
| Parallel Algorithms | ||
| Network Management and Security | ||
or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
| Random Signal Analysis I | ||
| Communication Systems II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Digital Communications | ||
| Computer Communication Networks | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | These courses are to be used in an area of specialization. |
M.S. in Telecommunciations (Master's project)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Courses | ||
| ECE 353 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 333 | Introduction to UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 505 | Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Random Signals and Noise | 3 |
| ECE 333 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 481 | Digital Communications Systems | 3 |
| 1 | ECE 321 Random Signals and Noise and ECE 333 Signals and Systems may be substituted for . |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Communication Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Computer Network Design and Analysis | 3 |
| Project | ||
| ECE 700B | Master's Project | 3 |
| or CS 700B | Master's Project | |
| Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Data Management System Design | ||
| Distributed Systems | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | ||
or ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | |
| Parallel Algorithms | ||
| Network Management and Security | ||
or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
| Random Signal Analysis I | ||
| Communication Systems II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Digital Communications | ||
| Computer Communication Networks | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| 1 | These courses are to be used in an area of specialization. |
M.S. in Telecommunications (Master's thesis)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Courses | ||
| ECE 353 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| ECE 252 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| CS 332 | Principles of Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 333 | Introduction to UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 505 | Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Random Signals and Noise | 3 |
| ECE 333 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 481 | Digital Communications Systems | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Communication Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Computer Network Design and Analysis | 3 |
| Thesis | ||
| ECE 701C | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| or CS 701B | Master's Thesis | |
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: 1 | 12 | |
| Data Management System Design | ||
| Distributed Systems | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | ||
or ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | |
| Parallel Algorithms | ||
| Network Management and Security | ||
or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
| Random Signal Analysis I | ||
| Communication Systems II | ||
| Advanced Topics in Digital Communications | ||
| Computer Communication Networks | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| 1 | These courses are to be used in an area of specialization. |
Area of Specialization
The following are suggested areas of specialization and sample elective courses for each. Students may develop an individual area of specialization in consultation with a graduate advisor.
Management and Administration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
Communication Systems
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 742 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| ECE 755 | Advanced Topics in Digital Communications | 3 |
Networking
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 633 | Distributed Systems | 3 |
| CS 650 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| CS 656 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | 3 |
| or ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | |
| CS 668 | Parallel Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
| ECE 639 | Principles of Broadband Networks | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 783 | Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
Information Technologies
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 631 | Data Management System Design | 3 |
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 638 | Network Management and Security | |
Other CS and ECE courses related to telecommunications may be selected as elective courses with the written approval of the corresponding graduate advisor.
Additional Thesis Option:
With permission of their research advisor, MS Telecom students intending to do an MS thesis may first register in the 700B MS Project course; They must receive a satisfactory (S) grade in 700B before 701B MS Thesis registration in the immediate following semester with the same advisor. The MS thesis topic should be continuation of the work done in 700B.
