Course variations

Course summary

This program focuses on the business, legal, economic, technological, and managerial aspects of telecommunications. A broad range of course offerings provides the opportunity to study the function and operation of the electronic media including radio and television broadcasting, cable, telephone, satellite, and other telecommunications systems.

Program modules

T207 Introduction To Telecommunications Industry and Management (Required of majors), T242 Public Telecommunications, T321 Policymaking in Telecommunications, T322 Telecommunications Networks, T326 Network Design, T327 Data Communications, T329 Cable/Broadband Communications, T340 Electronic Media Advertising, T344 Programming Strategies, T347 Promotion and Marketing in Telecommunications, T348 Audience Analysis, T413 Global Media Issues, T421 Economics of Communication Industries, T422 Business Applications of Telecommunications, T425 Telecommunications Regulation, T441 Advanced Advertising Strategies, T446 Telecommunications Management, T453 Topical Seminar in Industry and Management, S453 Honors Seminar in Industry and Management.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a equivalent of four years of high school or secondary school work in English or the language of instruction (including literature, grammar, and composition courses), Three years of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra, At least one year of a laboratory science (biology, chemistry, or physics), Two years of social science (history, government, economics, psychology, or sociology). Either the SAT I or the ACT is required. The IU school code is 1324 for the SAT and 1210 for the ACT. TOEFL is not required for most freshman applicants. However, if students have taken the TOEFL they are encouraged to submit their scores to assist with academic advising. Students should also posses the following international secondary level requirements based on their country they come from; India - Higher Secondary School Certificate or Indian School Certificate Examination. Pakistan - Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate Certificate. Singapore - Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education showing completion of at least six Ordinary Level examinations with grades of A, B or C. At least one exam must be in each of the following areas: English, Math, Lab Science, and Social Science. Bangladesh - Higher Secondary Certificate. China - Graduation Certificate from upper middle school. Indonesia - Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB)- Sekolah Menegah Unum Tingkat Atas (SMA) (Certificate of Completion of General Academic Upper Secondary School).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Telecommunications