Overview

The J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems offers the Master of Information and Telecommunication Systems (MITS), a professional or research interdisciplinary degree focusing on the technical and strategic issues related to telecommunication and information technologies, systems and services. Principal focus is on voice and data networks, with special emphasis on the interaction of technology and management/policy issues in the successful design, deployment, and operation of complex networks and information systems.

Technology topics includes network theory and infrastructure, quality of service, network assurance and security, network services and IT integration, broadband, and wireless communications. Management/Policy topics include strategy, lifecycle management, IT governance and compliance, government regulation, competition and market structure, international telecommunications, and social/ethical issues. Perspectives include those of network system and service providers, consumers, policy makers, and IT managers. Industry perspectives include telecommunication carriers, communication system equipment vendors, and enterprise voice and data network providers.

Program Learning Objectives

Students will be able to explain the theory and principles of information and telecommunication technologies.
Students will be competent in the professional practices associated with information and telecommunication technologies.
Students will be able to read and comprehend complex communication technology and policy research and reports.
Students will be able to conduct information and telecommunication technology research and will be able to write technical reports. Those electing the thesis option will be able to write scholarly papers.
Students will have the skills to be key decision makers in professional settings such as those associated with telecommunications carriers, information systems providers, equipment suppliers, or IT departments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Competition and Market Structure in Telecommunications Industries
International Communication Networks
Pricing of Telecommunications Services
Communication Network Analysis and Design
Privacy in the Internet Age

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

More details

If no deadline is posted, applications should be submitted at least 6 weeks prior (students who need to apply for a Visa at least 8 months prior).

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Master’s program: A U.S. bachelor's-equivalent degree from a government-recognized/accredited institution.
Admission to graduate study requires a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign institution with a degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Students with degrees from US institutions that are not regionally accredited may be admissible with supplemental application materials.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21360 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11896 USD / year

≈ 11896 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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