Telecommunications (TC)

The Telecommunications program offers areas of specialization in transmission systems; switching systems; telematics; network planning, and in collaboration with the School of Management, telecommunications management.

The courses offered to emphasize modern telecommunications skills in systems planning and engineering, telecommunications software development, and administrative and financial aspects of telecommunications management.

Graduates from the master’s program form the nucleus for effective high-level technical planning and management operations at their employer organizations. Some of the graduates are engaged in planning, development, and service activities leading to the installation, commissioning, management, design, etc. of value-added systems. Given the important role of our graduates in the development of the telecommunications sector, the learning is of significant benefit to the users of telecommunications services within the region.

Graduates of the doctoral program play key roles in enhancing the level of education and research in the national universities of the region and promoting and strengthening the R&D potential of emerging regional manufacturing industries.

The research covers a wide variety of topics at the cutting edge of research and development. Specific issues addressed in the broad fields of transmission and switching systems are, for example, coherent optical communications, multiple-access strategies for cellular-mobile and cabled networks, as well as questions of congestion control and new services in ISDN and future B-ISDN networks.

Research Focus Area

• Transmission systems
• Telematics
• Network planning
• Coherent optical communications
• Multiple-access strategies
• Cellular-mobile and cabled networks
• Congestion control

• Have strong academic records (both undergraduate and graduate) and normally hold a four-year bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree*, preferably with a combination of course and thesis work, from an institution of good standing, acceptable to AIT. The minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the doctoral program is 3.50 or equivalent, at the Master’s degree level.
• English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
• Submit a brief outline of dissertation research proposal (5-10 pages) including the required research facilities, if necessary.
• Two recommendation letters.

Preferred Background

A good master’s degree in Telecommunications or a closely related field is a prerequisite.

Graduates of the Telecommunications (TC) program are well-prepared to pursue careers in the rapidly evolving field of telecommunications and networking. With in-depth knowledge of telecommunication networks, digital transmission technologies, mobile and cellular systems, and network planning, they can work as network engineers, telecommunications analysts, or systems designers. The program also covers emerging areas like multimedia communications, optical networks, and satellite communications, allowing graduates to contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of complex communication systems. Opportunities exist in telecommunications companies, internet service providers, government agencies, and technology firms that rely on advanced communication infrastructure. Their expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of telecommunications positions them to lead in the deployment of next-generation networks, including 5G and beyond.