Digital Communications
The Master of Science in Technology Systems Digital Communications concentration provides advanced study in the implementation and management of information technology. The program provides hardware and software experiences in the selection, installation, and management of intra/internet client/server networking systems. The 18-hour concentration builds upon the 12-hour MSTS core to provide a solid career foundation for careers and occupations as:
- Chief Information Officer
- Network Administrator
- Information Security Officer
- Corporate Trainer
- Computer Analyst
- Corporate Consultant
- Technology Transfer Directors
- Technology Integration Specialist
- Director of Distance Learning
Core Courses (12 SH)
- ITEC 6050 - Strategies for Technical Management and Communications (Program Introduction)
- ITEC 6000 Statistical Applications in Industry
- ITEC 6406 – Capital Project and Cost Analysis for Technology
- ITEC 6200 – Technology Project Management
Concentration Courses (18 SH)
- ICTN 6810 Communication Technology
- ICTN 6820 Networking Technology for Industry
- ICTN 6823 Information Security Management
- ICTN 6830 Advanced Networking Technology
- ICTN 6840 Communication Strategies for Industry
- ICTN 6850 Managing Technological Change
Admission Standards
An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work. Each applicant must take a standardized graduate test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and achieve a satisfactory score.
Prerequisite: CCNA or equivalent coursework
Admission Procedure
- Request and complete a graduate application packet from the Office of Graduate Studies. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Complete and return the Department of Technology Systems (TECS) Entrance Application.
- Full requirements, responsibilities, and procedures of the Graduate School.
Digital Communications Quick Facts
The Department of Technology Systems is a national leader in offering graduate, technology related degrees online. The program is Internet- based and students are advised, complete courses, collaborate on projects, perform research, and complete the degree via the Internet.
- Each student should have a state-of-the-art computer and reliable Internet access.
- Students will spend 10-15 hours per week in preparing for and participating in each course.
- Most of the students in the program are working professionals who are pursuing the degree for career advancement.
- Average completion time is 24 months if six credits per semester are taken. Courses are scheduled in a sequence over the fall, spring, and summer semesters and this allows program entry in any semester.
- Formats for the courses vary but all include frequent interaction with the instructor and other students.
- Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools including streaming video, email, chat, threaded discussion, web, file transfer, and collaboration tools.
- The first course in the program, ITEC 6050, introduces the use of these tools in a collaborative research/study environment.