Advanced Networking Protocols - George Mason Un

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Network Administration | Network Design | Telecommunications

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Advanced Networking Protocols for Telecommunications certificate program provides 15 credits of coursework in Internet Routing and Network Security. This graduate-level program is ideal for professionals in or aspiring to enter the telecommunications industry who do not wish to complete a master's degree. Core courses cover Internet Protocol Routing, TCP/IP Suite, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Routing, with electives in areas like MPLS, Voice Over IP, and Advanced Secure Networking.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Advanced Networking Protocols for Telecommunications certificate program offers courses on Internet Routing and Network Security. This graduate certificate program is designed for those who are working in or planning to work in the telecommunication industry but do not want to complete requirements for a master's degree in the field. The certificate may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. The certificate may also be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate degree programs in the College of Engineering and Computing.

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Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Core Courses

TCOM 515 Internet Protocol Routing: Lecture and Laboratory Course (3 credits)
TCOM 535 The TCP/IP Suite of Internet Protocols (3 credits)
TCOM 610 Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Routing (3 credits)

Electives

Select 6 credits from the following:
TCOM 611 Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

Advanced Networking Protocols for Telecommunications Graduate Certificate