2016–2017 2016–2017

Apply advanced knowledge in computer systems
architecture
Manage the schedule of a complex project on time and
within budget, solving conflicts as they arise
Analyze, design, and implement information systems
Plan projects, build teams, and create and modify effective
control mechanisms
Careers
Computer systems analysts
Information security analysts
Computer network architects
Telecommunications engineering specialists
Computer network support specialists
Your Coursework
The telecommunications management specialization features
guest speakers from telecommunications industries and
projects sponsored by real clients, so you’ll build telecommunications
management skills you can apply immediately in
the workplace.
Coursework Examples
In past projects, students have had the opportunity to
Craft a global Cisco strategy for the Washington, D.C.,
Metrorail system
Analyze Cisco productivity returns, cost savings, and green
implications of virtualization technologies in government
Build a business case for Cisco for delivering IPv6 connectivity
and services to the consumer market
Build a business case and conduct market research on network/WAN
management tools for GTSI
Assess the information security of a non-LAN network for
GTSI and make recommendations
Create a smart grid for Maravedis with a new utility and
new carrier
Work on an unmanned aerial systems maintenance certification
process for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Analyze mobile object technology for the FAA’s SWIM Team
Perform an FAA SWIM cloud suitability assessment
Conduct a survey for the National Institute of Standards and
Technology on commercial AC products to see how those
products support NIST SP 800-162
Analyze standards or schemes (such as XACML and
SMAL) for their capabilities to support enterprise ABAC
implementation
Create complex AC policies to test ACPT functions for the
ABAC model
Industry Certification
This program can help prepare you for the following certification
exams:
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Degree Requirements
MS in Information Technology: Telecommunications
Management Specialization
INITIAL REQUIREMENT
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
UCSP 615 Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMUC (0)
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
ITEC 610 Information Technology Foundations (3)
ITEC 625 Computer Systems Architecture (3)
ITEC 626 Information Systems Infrastructure (3)
ITEC 630 Information Systems Analysis, Modeling,
and Design (3)
ITEC 640 Information Technology Project Management (3)
REQUIRED SPECIALIZATION COURSES
TLMN 602 Telecommunications Industry: Structure
and Environment (3)
TLMN 623 Telecommunications Networks (3)
TLMN 630 Satellite Communication Systems (3)
TLMN 641 Network Management and Design (3)
TLMN 645 Wireless Telecommunications Systems (3)
Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings.
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