Overview

The Master's in Telecommunications Program (ENTS) from University of Maryland offers students a unique opportunity to engage in cross-disciplinary coursework in telecommunications. It combines rigorous technical education with invaluable business insight and entrepreneurial skills.

The program is run jointly by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and offers a Master of Science in Telecommunications degree. The program may be pursued either full-time or part-time. Most courses are scheduled in the evening to suit working professionals, while some courses additionally offer daytime sections.

This program has a number of unique features that set it apart from most “traditional” MS programs:

While covering the necessary theory and principles, the program takes an industry-oriented approach and puts emphasis on the development of practical and hands-on skills needed in the telecommunications industry.
Most MS programs only offer technical courses. However, the ENTS curriculum also has a business component. Courses in marketing, economics, organizational behavior and project management prepare students to see the “big picture”, become leaders in their organizations and grow into managerial positions a few years after graduation.
While many MS programs are slow to change curriculum and adopt new courses, the ENTS program makes a conscientious effort to track the industry trends and introduce new courses in response to the changes in the telecommunications industry. New courses are launched almost every year.
The courses in many MS programs are taught by tenured or tenure-track faculty members, whose focus tends to be theoretical and research-oriented. The ENTS program is different: the full-time instructors have worked in the telecommunications industry for several years and have considerable industrial experience. A number of part-time instructors, who still work in the industry, teach courses part-time. They bring current, state-of-the-art and industry best practices into the classroom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Communication Systems

Management and Organizational Behavior in the Telecommunications Industry

Special Topics in Cybersecurity: System Security

Special Topics in Cybersecurity: Cryptography and Network Security

Competitive Strategies and Public Policies in Telecommunications

The Economics of International Telecommunications Policy and Regulation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-27 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Official Transcripts (Academic Records)

Resume/CV

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Graduate Record Examination

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Tuition Fees

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56340 USD / year

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56340 USD / year

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In-State

26340 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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This program has a number of unique features that set it apart from most “traditional” MS programs:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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