Computer Science - Graduate Program - Telecommunication Degree

Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication

Metropolitan College’s Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication integrates knowledge of the computer science, engineering, managerial, and legal aspects of telecommunication. The program is designed to provide the knowledge and critical skills essential for success in this rapidly expanding field. Program participants gain the following advantages:

a solid knowledge of the basic technologies, systems, and services
the ability to compare telecommunication products and services
the ability to manage complex telecommunication projects

CONCENTRATIONS
Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication may choose a Concentration in Security. The Concentration in Security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure networks that support organizational goals.

PREREQUISITES
A bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of four courses in the following areas:

Mathematics

MET CS 250 Applied Mathematics for Telecommunication
or MET CS 534 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems

Programming
For students without programming experience:

MET CS 201 Introduction to Computer Science with C++
MET CS 331 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with C++

For students with programming experience:

MET CS 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers with C++
or MET CS 232 Introduction to Computer Science with Java

Computer Systems

MET CS 272 Introduction to Computer Systems

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Prerequisite courses or evidence of proficiency in the above areas must accompany the application to the program. If college-level credit courses are not in evidence, the department will determine what prerequisite courses must be completed in addition to the graduate degree requirements. Students claiming equivalent proficiency in the prerequisite courses from non-academic sources must take an examination to demonstrate such proficiency.

Official transcripts of previous academic work and three letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.

A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the program may be applied toward the degree.

Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C (2.0), but an average grade of B (3.0) must be maintained to be in good academic standing and satisfy the degree requirements.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A total of 40 credits is required, as follows:

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Core Curriculum
(Five courses/20 credits)

MET CS 535 Data Communications and Computer Networks
MET CS 550 Signals and Systems in Telecommunication
MET CS 575 Operating Systems
MET CS 635 Computer Networks: Design and Implementation
MET CS 680 Business Structure and Strategy in the Telecommunication Industry

Students who have completed courses on concentration core subjects as part of their undergraduate degree program must replace the corresponding core courses with electives. It is recommended that each replacement course be in the same technical area. Students who have work-related experience in any of the core curriculum courses may apply for a waiver by submitting appropriate documentation. When a course waiver is granted the student must substitute a graduate-level computer science course for the core course.

ELECTIVES
(Five courses/20 credits)
Students in the degree program must select at least three General Electives and no more than two Administrative Sciences Electives. Electives other than those listed below must be approved by the student’s advisor. Students should make sure that they have all prerequisites required by the selected course.

General Electives
At least three courses from the following:

MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 534 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 650 Advanced Topics in Telecommunication
MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 660 Wireless Networks
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation
MET CS 679 Architecture and Design of Multi-tiered Systems
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 685 Network Management
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 765 Mobile Communications
MET CS 771 Internet-Based Application Development
MET CS 775 Broadband Networking
MET CS 780 Database Administration
MET CS 789 Cryptography
MET CS 795/796 Directed Study
MET CS 810/811 Master's Thesis
MET CS 893 Agile and Advanced Software Engineering Methods
MET CS 894 Special Topics

Administrative Sciences Electives
No more than two courses from the following:

MASTER’S THESIS IN TELECOMMUNICATION
(8 credits)
Option is to be completed within twelve months. Students majoring in Telecommunication may elect a thesis option. This option is available to Master of Science in Telecommunication candidates who have completed at least seven courses toward their degree and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be part-time faculty with a PhD (unless waived by the department).

CONCENTRATION IN SECURITY

In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Telecommunication Core Curriculum, students pursuing a Concentration in Security must take three Security Requirements, one or two Security Electives, and no more than one General or Administrative Sciences Electives, as follows:

Security Concentration Requirements
(Three courses/12 credits)

MET CS 654 Network and Software Security
MET CS 690 Network Security
MET CS 789 Cryptography

ELECTIVES
(Two courses/8 credits)

Security Electives
One or two courses from the following:

MET CS 599 Biometrics
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 713 Advanced Digital Forensics

General and Administrative Sciences Electives
No more than one from the following:

MET AD 735 Marketing in Technology-Based Industries
MET AD 741 The Innovative Process: Developing New Products and Services
MET AD 743 Managing Professionals in Innovative Organizations
MET AD 746 Legal and Regulatory Issues in High-Tech and Biotech Industries
MET CS 503 Windows .NET Application Programming with C#
MET CS 532 Computer Graphics
MET CS 534 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 564 Advanced C++ Programming
MET CS 565 Advanced Java Programming
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 650 Advanced Topics in Telecommunication
MET CS 660 Wireless Networks
MET CS 664 Artificial Intelligence
MET CS 675 Operating Systems Design and Implementation
MET CS 679 Architecture and Design of Multi-tiered Systems
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 751 Web Services
MET CS 765 Mobile Communications
MET CS 771 Internet-Based Application Development
MET CS 775 Broadband Networking
MET CS 780 Database Administration