B.Sc. Telecommunications and Networking Technology
The world today cannot operate without computer networks, whether personal wired networks, office wireless networks, or the Internet. Regardless of the technology used in designing the network, information should travel across it in a secured and efficient manner. The aim of the Telecommunications and Networking Technology major is to provide the students with the right expertise to design, troubleshoot, implement and manage wired and wireless networking systems. AUM students will be trained for direct entry into the Telecommunication and networking profession and will be prepared for graduate studies as well.
Program Educational Objectives
Several years after graduation, Telecommunication and Networking Technology (TNT) students will be :
- practitioner-oriented information technology professionals
- problem solvers who apply information technology solutions to business needs
- future information technology leaders
- life-long learners
- a citizen and partner that advances the economic and social development of the local community, the nation, and the world through technology transfer
Student Learning Goals
The program outcomes identify expectations for students immediately upon graduation. These outcomes align well with the five program outcomes as shown below:
practitioner-oriented information technology professionals
- Use and apply information systems solutions
- Understand and apply high-level tools and emerging technologies
- Use and apply systems theory and concepts
problem solvers who apply information technology solutions to business needs
- Demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Understand and apply system development methodologies
future information technology leaders
- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors and peers, both orally and in writing
- Work effectively in teams to achieve a common goal
- Manage projects, change, resources, and conflict
life-long learners
- Understand the expectations of an Information Technology professional
a citizen and partner that advances the economic and social development of the local community, the state, the nation, and the world through technology transfer
Career Opportunities
To industry, the Telecommunication and Networking Technology (TNT) program produces practitioner-oriented information technology professionals and future leaders who can immediately contribute to problem solving and business results through application of information technology. They actively partners with industry through engagement that both contribute to life-long learning as well as the discovery of application of information technology solutions to business needs. Bachelor of Science BS graduates typically are employed as network analysts, network engineers, network support specialists, and Local Area Network (LAN) administrators or consultants. Future advancement can lead to positions in management, or as advanced technical specialists. Some students continue their studies to pursue graduate degrees.
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