M.S. in Telecommunications
Academic Advisor: Roberto Rojas-Cessa
Background Requirements
The curriculum requires a background knowledge of computer and communications fundamentals such as signals and systems, data structure, computer architecture, computer networking, and basic communication systems. Students without a related background will be required to first take bridge courses from the following list depending on individual background in consultation with the graduate advisor. Bridge courses do not count toward the degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Courses | ||
| ECE 353 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CS 505 | Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Random Signals and Noise | 3 |
| ECE 333 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 421 | Digital Data Communication | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits: 15 credits in core courses, 6 credits in specialization courses, and 9 credits in elective courses (including MS Project and/or MS Thesis) 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 core courses. Other ECE and non-ECE courses related to telecommunications may be taken as elective courses with the approval of the graduate advisor.
courses only option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 601 | Linear Systems | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communications: Fundamentals to 5G | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Cloud and IoT Networking and Security | 3 |
| ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | 3 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Introduction to Communication Systems: Evolution to 5G and Beyond | 3 |
| ECE 645 | Design of Wireless Networks: 5G Architecture and Services | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | ||
| CS 650 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 698 | Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
| ECE 783 | Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
| MGMT 620 | Strategic Management of Technological Innovation | 3 |
| MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis | 3 |
Master's project option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 601 | Linear Systems | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communications: Fundamentals to 5G | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Cloud and IoT Networking and Security | 3 |
| ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | 3 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Introduction to Communication Systems: Evolution to 5G and Beyond | 3 |
| ECE 645 | Design of Wireless Networks: 5G Architecture and Services | 3 |
| Project | ||
| ECE 700B | Master's Project | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| CS 650 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 698 | Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
| ECE 783 | Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
| MGMT 620 | Strategic Management of Technological Innovation | 3 |
| MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis | 3 |
Master's thesis option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ECE 601 | Linear Systems | 3 |
| ECE 644 | Wireless Communications: Fundamentals to 5G | 3 |
| ECE 673 | Random Signal Analysis | 3 |
| ECE 683 | Cloud and IoT Networking and Security | 3 |
| ECE 637 | Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | 3 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
| ECE 642 | Introduction to Communication Systems: Evolution to 5G and Beyond | 3 |
| ECE 645 | Design of Wireless Networks: 5G Architecture and Services | 3 |
| Thesis 1 | ||
| ECE 700B & ECE 701B | Master's Project and Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| CS 650 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| or ECE 690 | Computer Systems Architecture | |
| CS 652 | Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | 3 |
| CS 696 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| or ECE 698 | Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
| ECE 783 | Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
| MGMT 620 | Strategic Management of Technological Innovation | 3 |
| MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis | 3 |
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With permission of their research advisors, MS Telecom students intending to do an MS thesis shall first take 700B MS Project course. They must receive a satisfactory (S) grade in 700B before taking 701B MS Thesis course in the immediate following semester with the same research advisor. The thesis topic should be continuation of the work done in 700B.
