Master's Program
The Master of Science in Telecommunication Systems Management (TSM) degree is designed for professionals currently in the telecommunications field who either wish to enhance their technical skills and credentials, or who wish to make a transition to the business side of telecommunications, especially to management or marketing. In addition, the TSM program also welcomes applications from prospective students with limited industry experience. Disciplines from which applicants generally enter the program include computer science, the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
The MS in Telecommunication Systems Management is offered jointly by the Graduate School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Computer and Information Science, in conjunction with the College of Business Administration. However, the program is based in and administered by the Graduate School of Engineering.
Full-time students in the Telecommunication Systems Management program may be eligible to participate in Northeastern’s Cooperative Plan of Education. Students who participate in the co-op program generally spend 6 or 8 months working on an approved assignment with a telecommunications or networking company.
Full-time students generally complete the TSM program within two academic years. Full-time students who go on a co-operative assignment with a company generally complete the program within two and one half academic years. This assumes that no prerequisite courses are needed. The TSM program may be accelerated by taking courses during the summer semester.
For part-time students, the course schedule permits completion of the degree program in less than four years, assuming that two courses are taken per year, and no prerequisite courses are needed. The program may be accelerated by taking courses during the summer semester.
See the Sample Course Plans for guidelines on building a program of study. Please note that these are just guidelines, as individual cases are likely to vary.