Introducing
A Graduate Professional Certificate in
Wireless Networks and Technologies
The Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program (ITP) at the University of Colorado at
Boulder is proud to offer a new Graduate Professional Certificate in Wireless Networks and
Technologies.
Overview:
Wireless is everywhere. There are almost twice as many cell phones in the world today than
there are wireline service connections. Cell phone users not only make billions of phone
calls, but last year they sent 135 billion text messages from their cell phones. Wireless LANs
and hotspots are gaining ground in the marketplace, and new wireless technologies and
standards are being developed to further advance the wireless world.
There is a need for personnel in many positions to understand wireless technologies.
Network administrators and technicians must know what a given product can and cannot
do, how to select the right product, how to deploy a reliable wireless network, how different wireless products might interact,
and the security and vulnerability characteristics of wireless networks. Higher level management should understand the
regulatory and legal aspects of owning and operating wireless networks as well as the cost-benefit tradeoffs between wireless
vs. non-wireless options. Managers should also understand the opportunities now offered by new-generation (3G) cell phone
technologies in maintaining contact with mobile employees.
The certificate program covers a range of wireless and LAN issues, and includes topics ranging from technical theory to legal
procedures. It is designed to satisfy the needs of working professionals and students with technical, legal, or business
backgrounds. The curriculum consists of two required core courses and two electives (Italicized classes are offered spring
semester 2006).
Core Courses:
TLEN 5510 Wireless and Cellular Communications
TLEN 5520 Wireless LANs
Electives:
TLEN 5190 Standardization and Standards Wars
TLEN 5260 Law for the Information Age
TLEN 5470 Signaling Protocols
TLEN 5350 Satellite Communication Systems
TLEN 5440 Multimedia Networking
ECEN 5692 Communication Networks
CSCI 5273 Network Systems
ASEN 5190 GPS Technology
Benefits
Develop critical competencies in 12 – 18 months
Courses delivered both on campus and via asynchronous, distance learning
Graduate credit earned can apply toward a Master’s in Telecommunication
Interaction with an industry-diverse and world-wide student body
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Admission Requirements:
Students entering the certificate program should be professionally familiar with data networks and/or telecommunications
networks. Familiarity with at least one wireless system would be an advantage. Alternatively, students should take the
following courses and pass with a 3.0 GPA or better before enrolling in the certificate program:
• TLEN 5330 Data Communications 1
• TLEN 5460 Telecommunications Systems Lab
Visit the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program web site (http://itp.colorado.edu) to explore application and admission
details.