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Masters Programs in Telecommunications Technology

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.

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Masters Programs in Telecommunications Technology

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  1. Masters Programs in Telecommunications Technology Workshop on Internationalization of Engineering Education-Towards Quality and Innovation Dr. Bassam Harb Yarmouk University 2/4/2013

  2. Outline • Introduction • Program Rationale • Program Contents • Program Specifications • Conclusions

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Justifications- Demand Data

  7. Surveyed Competencies

  8. Surveyed Program Specifications

  9. Competition Environment

  10. Program Outcomes

  11. Program Outcomes

  12. Program Contents • The program combines courses on • technical topics with practical components • management, regulatory and soft skills components

  13. Core courses: 24 credit hours

  14. Elective courses: 9 credit hours Group I: 6 credit hours Group II: 3 credit hours

  15. Labs and lab Work • Labs for course projects and graduation projects • Simulations Lab • Antennas Lab • Wireless Communications Lab • Wireless Networking Lab

  16. 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

  17. Expected Intake

  18. Program Specifications

  19. Thank You

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