Online Telecommunications Courses and Degrees
With online telecommunications courses and degrees, you can train online for a career in wireless networking, broadband management or video technologies. Read on to learn about what's included in a degree program and how to choose a school.
What You Need To Know
Online telecommunications programs are available from certificates up to the graduate level. Some programs may have on-campus requirements, but many offer creative ways for you to interface with your fellow students and teachers.
<table border="1"><tr><td><b>Schools</b></td><td> University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of Denver, Pace University, Southern New Hampshire University</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Courses</b></td><td> Network and telecommunication management, Information technology management, Database design and management, Network security</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Degrees</b></td><td> Certificate Program in Telecommunications, Master of Science in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhatWillIStudyInAnOnlineTelecommunicationsProgram">What Will I Study in an Online Telecommunications Program?</h3><p>Online telecommunications programs cover a lot of topics, including engineering technology, telecommunications management, networking and data management. You can earn a certificate, bachelor's degree or master's degree online.
</p><p>Telecommunications certificates focus on a number of topics, including network management and security, LAN and WAN technologies, programming, video technologies, broadband and wireless networking.
</p><p>For your four-year degree, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies with a concentration in Network and Telecommunications. You can also pursue an online bachelor's degree in telecommunications engineering technology, which includes courses in:
</p><ul><li>Voice telecommunications
</li><li>Data analysis
</li><li>Signals
</li><li>Networking technologies
</li><li>Communications systems
</li></ul><p>At the master's level, you may be able to customize your studies to reflect your interests and goals. Master's degree programs in telecommunications management are available online that include studies in:
</p><ul><li>Applied technology
</li><li>Probability
</li><li>Managerial accounting
</li><li>Wireless communications
</li><li>Project management
</li><li>Broadband
</li><li>Security
</li><li>Converged networks
</li></ul><h3 id="section---WillIGetTheChanceToWorkWithSpecializedEquipment">Will I Get the Chance to Work with Specialized Equipment?</h3><p>Some hybrid programs require you to complete labs in voice telecommunications, telecom transmission systems and network security. You may need to travel to campus to complete your lab activities. Some schools hold labs for online students on the weekends; for other programs, you might have to attend on-campus labs during the workweek.
</p><h3 id="section---HowDoIChooseASchool">How Do I Choose a School?</h3><p>If you would like to specialize, look for programs that offer a concentration in your area of interest; these might include business management, wireless networking, global business and technical management. If you want to work in a particular position, such as systems analyst, network administrator or LAN technician, find programs that offer training in these areas. Additionally, if you are new to telecommunications, you might want to search for programs that offer preparatory courses. These courses may not be offered for credit, but exist simply to help smooth the transition into a new field of study.
</p><p>If you want to study more than one topic, you can enroll in programs that let you earn several certificates. Also, if you want to speed up the time required to complete your studies, look for programs that offer an accelerated option.</p>