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Master of Science in Telecommunications
Degree Overview
Stratford provides a student-centric classroom environment to accommodate all learning styles.
The Master of Science in Telecommunications (MSTC) provides a thorough knowledge base for managers and technology professionals concerned with the design, development, implementation, operation, and management of telecommunications systems. The specialization provides students with a practical understanding of the principles of networking, satellites, signal processing, and microelectronics.
The MSTC also introduces students to the ethical, legal, and policy issues associated with telecommunications. Graduates of the MSTC are able to design, deploy, and test complete telecommunications systems, in addition to understanding how to select the latest telecommunication technology, standards, and techniques. Graduates are prepared for a professional career as a telecommunications engineer, telecommunications manager, or Chief Technical Officer.
Program Requirements and Online Options
Students can complete the program through classroom instruction, online instruction, or a combination of both.
Credits Required
Number of Classes
Core Component
31.5
7
Electives
22.5
5
Total Required for Graduation
54
12
Core Courses
Elective Pool
Quantitative Foundations for Telecommunications - CIS510
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None
The course provides the quantitative foundations of mathematical and electrical concepts in modern telecommunications. Topics include polynomials, exponentials, linear algebra, complex analysis, differential equations, numerical analysis, quadratic equations, graph theory, trigonometric functions, radial measure and sine/cosine functions, exponentials and logarithms, basic probability and statistics, fundamentals of matrix algebra and vectors, basic Boolean logic; circuit elements (resistor, capacitor, inductor), basic electrical circuits, units, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's law, decibel notation.
Wireless Telecommunications - CIS520
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will concentrate on developing a fundamental understanding of International Wireless Networks. Both Fixed and Mobile systems will be addressed from a practical design and implementation point of view. This course will consider propagation effects for outdoor and indoor systems, modulation technologies, data encoding, antenna design, Cellular layout and the design of personal communications devices. Particular emphasis will be placed on new Low Earth Orbit (LEOs) Satellites and other technologies emphasizing wireless communications.
Digital Communications - CIS530
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will concentrate on Digital Communications techniques as utilized in present and future systems. An emphasis will be placed on Analog to Digital conversions, digital sampling techniques, digital modulation and transmission, multiplexing and coding techniques. The use of the Laplace, Z transforms and discrete-time systems will be covered. Power Spectral Density analysis coherent and non-coherent modulation will be important topics. Realization of digital Transmission techniques and medium as well as spread spectrum will be covered. Satellite communications and multiple access techniques are also important topics.
Signal Processing - CIS540
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will emphasize topics involved with Digital Signal processing. Topics will include digital sampling and filtering techniques. The use of Laplace and Z transforms will be covered. Other topics will include discrete-time systems, frequency analysis, and design of digital filters. Additional topics covered are discrete and fast Fourier transform, Power Spectral estimation and adaptive filters. An emphasis will be placed on designing digital filters for communications processing.
Wireless/Fixed Hybrid Networks - CIS550
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will emphasize the design and implementation of Wireless/Fixed Networks needed to deliver wireless access to customers. Topics covered will include: Cellular interfaces to wireline Networks, access to the Internet, Network Management, transmission systems and Internet protocols. The designing of networks including traffic analysis, handoffs and multiplexing of US, European, Asian and Canada systems will be considered.
Research Methods - EBM502
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course outlines and analyzes information gathering and assessment, which drives proper control of resources and performance, critical prerequisites for business success. Students will learn methods for planning, data analysis, and communication of results in applied business research. Students will utilize these skills in a team research project on a regional organization. Specifically, students will learn about the scientific methods, research/design requirements and objectives. Course work will involve qualitative, quantitative, and case studies; performance metrics; design procedures and control; sources of error and bias. In addition evaluation tools and formal validation methods will be discussed.
Software Engineering Project - SOF590
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course provides experience in applying software-engineering techniques by giving the students an opportunity to produce software when working in teams under the schedule constraints commonly experienced in industry. The instructor will emulate the vagueness shown by typical customers in describing requirements. The instructor serves as a guide and mentor, not as a traditional teacher.
Satellite Communications - CIS560
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: CIS530, CIS540
The topics included in this course consider the latest Digital communications techniques as related to Satellites. The design, fabrication and launching techniques will be considered. Topics including weight, power and on board payload design will be included. Propagation effects and path calculations will be discussed. The consideration of TDMA/CDMA multiplexing for Networks and performance are important topics. Bit error performance for various modulation techniques and Network Management as well as synchronization will be considered. Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) systems will be covered.
Fiber Optic Communications - CIS570
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: CIS530
The theory and practical implementation of Fiber Optic systems will be addressed. Topics related to electromagnetic transmission over fiber will be considered. The design and fabrication of fiber strands will be explored. Implementation of Wide band systems using Fiber will be addressed. Wave Division Multiplexing and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) as well as Sonet will be addressed. Designs using single and multimode systems will be included.
Data Networking - CIS580
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: CIS530 and CIS540
The topics in this course include: data communications, data Link control, data encoding, Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols (TCP/IP) and Security related to the Internet. Communications Architecture considering the seven layer protocol system will be addressed. Other topics will be: Circuit and Packet Switching, Frame Relay and Asynchronous Transfer (ATM). Network Management using SNMP will be covered. Understanding of the design and implementation of the Internet will be emphasized.
Voice Over IP - CIS585
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will discuss transmission of Voice over a Packet Switched Network; The students is this course will deal with typical VoIP network scenarios such as campus and multi-site private networks. Communications Protocols for VoIP such as RTP and RTCP will be discussed in detail. In addition, topics such as security and quality issues will also be discussed.
Broadband Networking - CIS590
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will emphasize Telecommunications techniques need to communicate at very wide bandwidths. Topics will include transmission and modulation techniques related to communicating at bandwidths of 1.5 Mbps or greater, up to terabits. The consideration of ISDN, Frame Relay and ATM techniques will be addressed. The use of wide band LANs and WANS will be considered. The use of Fiber Optics and Satellites for broadband communications will be addressed. Topics including Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Cable systems and Microwave based systems will be covered.
Telecommunications Applications Architecture - CIS620
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
This course will emphasize topics related to Telecommunications applications. Specific topics to be covered are: Video conferencing over Networks, Picture Processing, Video & Audio streaming, Video over Web-enabled Networks. The discussion of mathematical techniques for data compression and picture enhancement will be covered. Three dimensional Image analysis and transmission of data with low signal to Noise ratios will be discussed.
Project Management - EBM680
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: None.
The course will try to focus on effective organization of projects, track costs and time expenditures, manage quality and risk, evaluate human resources requirements and overcome potential obstacles. Whether managing an office move, implementing a new accounting system or launching a special program initiative, this course will provide the crucial skills for success.
Current Topics in Software Engineering I - SOF595
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director
This course will address current topics in the software engineering field. Course topics will vary. Check with the department for details.
Curricular Practical Training Practicum - SOF599
Credits: 4.5Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean
Allows a student to enrich the learning experience in their chosen career area and enhance their career development. Provides a three-way cooperative educational partnership among student, employer, and Stratford University with each sharing responsibility through a part-time (maximum 20 hours per week) supervised work experience.
