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Degrees & Certificates

The University of Colorado at Boulder's Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program (ITP) and the College of Engineering and Applied Science offer several outstanding, one-of-a-kind masters in telecommunications degrees and certificate programs.

Master's Degree (33 credit hours*):

Master of Science in Telecommunications—2 year interdisciplinary degree with work in the technology of communications and networking, economics, business, and policy.
NOTE: If you start in Spring or Fall, you can complete the degree in as little as 18 months. 
*Students who started prior to fall 2009 may use the old degree structure of 36 credits.

Certificate Programs (12 credit hours):

Computer and Network Security—covers a wide range of security topics and includes not only the fundamentals of securing networks, but also how to approach security in a practical manner with perspectives ranging from technical theory to legal procedures.

Wireless Networks and Technologies—covers a range of wireless communication and LAN issues, and includes topics from technical theory to economic and legal considerations.

Concurrent Degrees (credit hours vary):

Bachelor of Science, Operations and Information Management and Master of Science, Telecommunications— a course of study in which some courses can apply against both the BS, Information Systems and the MS, Telecommunications.

Master of Science, Telecommunications and Master of Business Administration—a course of study in which some courses can apply against both the MBA and the MS, Telecommunications.

Master of Science, Telecommunications and Master of Engineering in Engineering Management—a course of study in which some courses can apply against both the ME degree from the Engineering Management Program and the MS, Telecommunications.

Master of Science, Telecommunications and Juris Doctor—a course of study in which some courses can apply against both the JD and the MS, Telecommunications.