Program News and Information

News and information from the TCOM program.

Spring 2010 Class Schedule: Additional Information

Posted October 21, 2009 - 1:59pm

You may have seen it already: the schedule for the upcoming Spring semester was published today. You can go to Patriotweb, see the schedule, and plan your course selection for the Spring semester. A few courses merit further explanation as they are either new or offered in a revised format. Read the full story for important information about additional courses that can be used to meet the elective core requirement, a new high-end networking course, a combined version of TCOM 509/29, and the introduction of distance education courses.

LAW 181 Enrollment Information Available for the Fall 2009 Semester

Posted July 16, 2009 - 10:26am

LAW 181 is one of Elective Core courses for the TCOM program. This course is offered by the Law School at Mason's Arlington Campus during the Fall semester.  Consequently, the registration process is different from that for other TCOM courses.  This Fall 2009 semester, this course is taught during the day time. To enroll use the registration form provided by the law school.
Those students interested in legal aspects of Telecommunications may also consider a course on Intellectual Property Strategies that will be offered in the Spring semester. That course can be used to meet the elective core requirement, i.e., as a substitute for LAW 181 in the curriculum. More information on this course will be provided as the Spring semester approaches.

Two Fall 2009 Courses Expand Options for TCOM Students

Posted July 6, 2009 - 10:40am

In the upcoming Fall semester, the MS in Telecommunications program will offer two courses that have not been part of the regular course offerings in the recent past. A completely revamped TCOM 547 Telecommunications Project Management will focus on the many facets of managing a task as complex as a wireless systems launch; students can use this course to meet the program's elective core requirement. Additionally, a course on IP Multicasting will be offered under the course number TCOM 690 Advanced Topics in Telecommunications; this course can be used as an elective towards the ANPT certificate.

Information for Students who would Like to Transfer to the CFRS Program

Posted June 17, 2009 - 11:55am

The M.S. in Computer and Forensics program (CFRS) will be kicked off this coming Fall 2009 semester, as many of you know.  Some TCOM students already mentioned their interest to transfer to the CFRS program. Thus, this advises you how to transfer to the new program should you wish to.  Please follow the instructions below carefully, especially the deadline. 

Why study Telecommunications at Mason?

The graduate program in Telecommunications was established in the fall of 2000 in direct response to the region's urgent needs for a workforce with advanced technical skills in everything related to the Internet. Since then, our program has grown to be the largest graduate program in the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering with approximately 100 graduates per year.

TCOM Program Requirements

The M.S. in Telecommunications program (TCOM) requires the completion of a minimum of 30 hours of graduate couse work with a GPA of 3.0, or higher.  The TCOM program is split into two elements:  a CORE component of 15 credit hours and an ELECTIVE component of 15 credit hours (or called "Specialty Modules").
More information for CORE requirement...
More information for ELECTIVE ("Specialty Modules") requirement...

Information for Prospective Students

Thank you for your interest in the graduate programs in Telecommunications at George Mason University.
Below you will learn about the degree programs we offer, the requirements of those programs, gaining admission, and beginning your studies. 
Please, feel free to contact us if you have additional questions or would like to discuss your specific qualifications and interests with a faculty member in the program.

New TCOM Website Launched

Posted May 29, 2009 - 3:33pm

The updated and redesigned website or the Graduate Programs in Telecommunications is now on-line. The site is aiming to keep current students up-to-date about the degree requirements and course offerings. It also provides prospective students with essential facts and information about the Telecommunications program and helps our alumni to stay connected.

About the Graduate Program in Telecommunications

The Master of Science in Telecommunications at George Mason University provides a technically rigorous, interdisciplinary blend of graduate level courses in communications systems and networks, augmented with exposure to telecommunications policy, law, and business.
 
The degree program aims to empower both recent graduates and more experienced technical professionals with the knowledge and tools to succeed in this exciting and fast moving field.