Northeastern State University

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGMENT (TCM)

3183 Data Communications and Teleprocessing Systems

Data communications and teleprocessing systems principles are examined in detail. Major topics include: hardware and networks, protocols and architectures, common carrier networks, and the planning and management of data communication and teleprocessing systems. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

3603 Integrating Voice, Data, and Video

An examination of the overall planning design and management of a fully integrated corporate communications system. Topics include selection of equipment and services, the layout of facilities and integration of voice, data, and video. Evolution of administration. Focus is on LSN management: strategic planning and advanced administrative management. Practical
application includes advanced LAN design, implementation, and integration of various network systems. Prerequisite: TCM 4713.

3633 Telecommunications Law and Policy

Domestic and international regulatory framework of telecommunications including telephone, broadcasting, cable and private radio. Historical, economic and legal aspects of telecommunications regulation will be included. First Amendment rights, privacy, copyright, antitrust, contract, product liability and emerging laws and policies involving the telecommunications industry. Prerequisite: BLAW 3003.

3663 Principles of TCP/IP

This course provides an understanding of the TCP/IP protocol. Students learn theory, discuss topics, applications, and use hands-on assignments to be completed both in and out of class to further learn about the protocol suite.

4713 LAN Management I

Provides a good foundation in the theory and practical application of local area network’s (LAN) use and administrative from the perspective of LAN management. Focus is on the administrative responsibilities and strategies such as planning, selecting, and installing LAN hardware and software to the design of backup and recovery options. Practical applications will include the physical planning, building, implementing, and maintaining of various LAN designs. Prerequisite: TCM 3183.

4723 LAN Management II

Provides an advanced foundation in the theory and application of LAN’s use and administration. Focus is on LAN management: strategic planning and advanced administrative management. Practical application includes advanced LAN design, implementation, and integration of various network systems. Prerequisite: TCM 4713.

4733 Wide Area and Global Computer Networks (WAN)

Wide and global area network’s hardware, software, and management issues are studied. Focus will be on the Internet and World Wide Web technologies. Practical applications will include (1) web site design; (2) programming and management including server and client hardware selection; (3) software installation and configurations; and (4) data presentations and interactivity. Prerequisite: TCM 3183.

4823 Management Issues In Telecommunications

Critical analysis of telecommunications management within the framework of generation, dissemination, and utilization of information. Corporate, national, and international communication systems are examined. Integration of telecommunications principles by examining current issues and future trends with emphasis on the strategic use of telecommunications systems. Prerequisites: TCM 3603.

4960 Telecommunications Management Internship

Work in an approved business or industry related to the student’s major. Consists of applying knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above and approval of instructor.

4443 Special Topics in Telecommunications Management

Study of Telecommunications Management topics of current or special interest.