Certificate in Telecommunications Management

The certificate in foundations of information technology provides a general technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the field. Students gain familiarity with project and systems engineering concepts and a solid foundation in the economics of information technology (IT). The certificate is ideal for professionals in fields other than IT who need to extend their expertise into the IT environment, as well as for IT professionals who wish to expand their theoretical knowledge.

Total Credit Hours: 15

Students must take the following courses:

  • UCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills (0) (Must complete within first 6 credits of study.)
  • ITEC 620 Information Technology Infrastructure (3)
  • TLMN 602 Telecommunications Industry: Structure and Environment (3)
  • TLMN 641 Network Management and Design (3)
  • TLMN 645 Wireless Telecommunications Systems (3)
  • TLMN 623 Telecommunications Networks (3)

Tuition Fees Books (estimated)
Classes Taught in Afghanistan, Djibouti, Iraq, and Qatar Classes Taught in Other UMUC Europe Locations New
$4,683.75 $90.00 $669.75
Median Loan Debt On-time Graduation
Federal Private Normal time (months)* On-time rate
* * 12 75%
Credits Occupation(s)
15 Telecommunication System Development and Deployment Specialist (49-2022)
Network Security Manager (15-1142)
Network Manager and Designer for local and wide area, wired and wireless systems (15-1142)
Information Systems Development and Deployment
Telecommunication System Business Manager (17-2072)
Federal, State, and Local Government Telecommunication Managers and Contractors (17-2072)

*NOTE: Normal time is considered the number of months it takes a student, on average, to complete the program. Median loan and on time graduation rates are not reported for programs that have too few graduates.

UMUC Europe Graduate Catalog

Last updated: 10 August 2011