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The Master's Program in Telecommunications Technology offers a professional curriculum aimed at equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge for successful careers in the telecom industry. This program specifically targets engineering professionals seeking advancement, fresh graduates looking to enhance their employability, and those interested in industry-relevant skills. With a blend of technical courses, practical components, and management skills training, it adheres to international standards for quality education. Classes will be conducted at the Prince Faisal Center in Amman, with practical lab work in specialized facilities.
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Masters Programs in Telecommunications Technology Workshop on Internationalization of Engineering Education-Towards Quality and Innovation Dr. Bassam Harb Yarmouk University 2/4/2013
Outline • Introduction • Program Rationale • Program Contents • Program Specifications • Conclusions
IntroductionThe Masters Program on Telecom Technology • A professional Masters program that prepares students for a successful working career at industry and • oriented towards industry needs and teaches students a wide range of professional skills • engineering technology concepts • practical skills, soft skills, • management skills, • Targets engineering professionals who seek knowledge and skills needed for success in the telecom business • Engineers working in the telecom industry who seek advanced knowledge on telecom technology • fresh engineering graduates who seek to improve their employability
Rationale • The role of communications engineers in the telecoms companies operating in Jordan is mainly focused on • operation and maintenance (O&M) • Management of technology and HR • Small percentage of engineers work in R&D • A good percentage of engineers work as business developers and marketing managers.
Objectives • To prepare students who are already working at telecom companies to progress in their careers • To enhance the knowledge and skills of fresh engineering graduates in telecom technologies which will benefit their employability • To provide a graduate program that is internationally recognized by adopting international standards in teaching, learning and quality control
Program Contents • The program combines courses on • technical topics with practical components • management, regulatory and soft skills components
Elective courses: 9 credit hours Group I: 6 credit hours Group II: 3 credit hours
Labs and lab Work • Labs for course projects and graduation projects • Simulations Lab • Antennas Lab • Wireless Communications Lab • Wireless Networking Lab
Teaching and Venue • Program will be held at the Prince Faisal Center in Amman • Labs work will be conducted at the new labs at the Department • Technical courses will be taught by the department staff • Possibility of delivering some courses through video conferencing