College of Engineering

Telecommunication Networks

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The Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks is designed for professionals currently in the dynamic, exciting, and thriving telecommunications industry who either wish to enhance their technical skills and credentials or who wish to make a transition to the business side of telecommunications.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
1.5 to 2 Years
Duration of Program
Yes *
Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Overview

You are pursuing a career in telecommunications, and now your big challenge is mapping out a professional direction. The Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks can help you meet the challenge. The program is designed to help current and future telecom and networking professionals enhance their skills and credentials, deepen their telecommunications knowledge base, and/or extend their professional expertise to business management or marketing. One of only a very few programs nationwide to take a truly multidisciplinary approach to telecommunications and networking, this program combines resources from graduate programs in the College of Engineering, the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. For students in the early stages of their telecom and networking career, Northeastern University’s renowned graduate co-op program allows students to work for six to eight months in the telecom industry as part of their program of study.
 

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Unique Features

  • This program meets F-1 international student status requirements
  • Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate
  • The graduate co-op program allows students to work for six to eight months in the telecom industry
  • Multidisciplinary program allows students to pursue elective courses in engineering, computer and information sciences, and business administration

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$54K *
Tuition
$9K
Avg Institutional Aid
1%
% Receiving Aid

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • $75 application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic years
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Semester Entry
Spring Semester Entry
Funding/Early Action deadline for domestic and international applicants: January 15
Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): May 15
Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.): July 1
Deadline for domestic applicants: August 1
Deadline for regional campus applicants: August 15
Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): September 15
Deadline for International applicants (inside the U.S.): November 1
Deadline for domestic applicants: November 15
Deadline for regional campus applicants: December 15
Curriculum

General Requirements

Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management General Requirements

Core Requirements

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated. Students may not register for more than 10 semester hours in the fall and spring terms and 4 semester hours in each of the three summer terms. Any exceptions must be approved by the program director.

TELE 5330 - Data Networking 
4.00 
TELE 5331 - Lab for TELE 5330 
0.00 
TELE 5340 - Telecommunications Public Policy and Business Management 
4.00 
TELE 5350 - Telecom and Network Infrastructure 
4.00 
TELE 5360 - Internet Protocols and Architecture 
4.00 

Electives

Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours from the course lists below. At least one elective course must be taken from the technical course list.

Business Course List

EMGT 5220 - Engineering Project Management 
4.00 
EMGT 6225 - Economic Decision Making 
4.00 
EMGT 6305 - Financial Management for Engineers 
4.00 
ENTR 6200 - Enterprise Growth and Innovation 
3.00 
ENTR 6212 - Business Planning for New Ventures 
3.00 
ENTR 6218 - Business Model Design and Innovation 
3.00 
ENTR 6219 - Financing Ventures from Early Stage to Exit 
3.00 
HRMG 6200 - Managing People and Organizations 
3.00 
INFO 6245 - Planning and Managing Information Systems Development 
4.00 
MGMT 6214 - Negotiations 
2.00 - 3.00 
MKTG 6200 - Creating and Sustaining Customer Markets 
3.00 
TECE 6222 - Emerging and Disruptive Technologies 
3.00 
TECE 6230 - Entrepreneurial Marketing and Selling 
3.00 
TECE 6250 - Lean Design and Development 
3.00 
TECE 6300 - Managing a Technology-Based Business 
3.00 

Technical Course List

CS 5520 - Mobile Application Development 
4.00 
CS 6710 - Wireless Network 
4.00 
CY 5150 - Network Security Practices 
4.00 
CY 5151 - Lab for CY 5150 
0.00 
CS 6740 - Network Security 
4.00 
CSYE 6200 - Concepts of Object-Oriented Design 
4.00 
CSYE 6225 - Network Structures and Cloud Computing 
4.00 
CSYE 6510 - Fundamentals of the Internet of Things 
4.00 
EECE 5155 - Wireless Sensor Networks and the Internet of Things 
4.00 
EECE 5576 - Wireless Communication Systems 
4.00 
EECE 7364 - Mobile and Wireless Networking 
4.00 
INFO 6205 - Program Structure and Algorithms 
4.00 
INFO 6350 - Smartphones-Based Web Development 
4.00 
TELE 5600 - Linux/UNIX Systems Management for Network Engineers 
4.00 
TELE 6100 - Mobile Wireless Communications and Networking 
4.00 
TELE 6350 - Unified Communications and Collaboration 
4.00 
TELE 6400 - Software-Defined Networking 
4.00 
TELE 6603 - Special Topics—Networking 
1.00 - 4.00 

Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.



Experiential Learning

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial startups.
 
In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Peter O'Reilly

Peter O'Reilly

Director of Cyber-Physical Systems and Telecommunication Networks
Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.

Below is a look at where our Engineering alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • GE Aviation
    • Raytheon
    • CDM Smith
    • Bose Corporation
    • IBM

  • What They Do

    • Engineering
    • Operations
    • Business Development
    • Program and Project Management
    • Entrepreneurship

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Engineering
    • Project Management
    • AutoCAD
    • SolidWorks
    • Manufacturing

 

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