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This Advanced Networking Protocols for Telecommunications certificate MA program at George Mason University is designed for those who are working in or planning to work in the telecommunication industry but do not want to complete requirements for a master's degree in the field. The certificate may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. The certificate may also be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate degree programs in the Volgenau School of Engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) Routing

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Routing

Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course

The TCP/IP Suite of Internet Protocols

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

College Transcripts
1 Letter of Recommendation
Goals Statement
Resumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36477 USD / year

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36477 USD / year

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In-State

14138 USD / year

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Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

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