Telecommunication Technologies and Networks Management

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Telecommunication technologies play a key role in our modern information society. Digitalization is here to stay. The ongoing digitalization builds on an efficient communications systems infrastructure. Research on telecommunications systems and networks focuses on the future of the broadband Internet, as well as on new (RoF, 5G, and further) optical fibre, wireless, and multi-service communication systems, which are critical elements of the connected world of the future. Graduates of the telecommunication technologies and networks management specialization will acquire the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and manage telecommunications solutions based on modern technologies.
In the field of telecommunications when innovative technologies rapidly develop, the proportion of research work and new, complex solutions in the total work amount increases accordingly; it is connected with processing and transmission of a large amount of information, as well as the necessity of their use in decision adoption. With the rapid change of technologies, the emphasis in the study program is not on any current, topical, specific technology, but on the unifying foundations of these technologies with a view to the future.

Short about programme
Department
Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology and Energy
Programme type and level
Academic Master (Second Cycle) Studies
Study field
Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Control and Computer Science
Language
English
Study form
Full-time studies
Venue
Riga

Awarded degree and qualification
Master degree of engineering science in telecommunication technologies and networks management / –
Required previous education
Bachelor degree of engineering science in telecommunication engineering or comparable education
Price per year
€ 4 460 - EU countries
€ 4 460 - Non EU countries
Credit point/ECTS amount
80/120
Duration of studies
Full-time studies - 2 years
Intake
Autumn / Spring
Aim

To prepare specialists who are characterized by the ability to think systematically, analyse, develop and implement engineering solutions, as well as manage telecommunication systems. In addition, to develop students' ability to perform scientific work, participate in local and international projects and continue Doctoral studies. Students are provided with in-depth academic, practical and professional knowledge in the fields of telecommunications management, fibre optics and wireless transmission, and information technology.

Tasks

Tasks of the study programme:
- to provide competitive education in the telecommunication technologies and networks management sub-sector in accordance with the level of master's studies and international standards;
- to develop students' systemic thinking and practical skills required in the field of telecommunications management and development and implementation of engineering solutions;
- in the study process to promote students' independent and practical work in groups;
- to ensure sufficient flexibility of the content of the study program, the realization of the study process, development and changes of scientific research work, in accordance with the changing requirements of the labour market and changes in telecommunication technologies, international practice, and science;
- to develop cooperation with similar or thematically related study programs in other countries within the framework of ERASMUS+ and other agreements;
- to inform and stimulate the desire of students to participate in the implementation of scientific research;
- to prepare and motivate students for further doctoral studies;
- to ensure the achievement of the learning outcomes of the study programme.

Courses
Career

Graduates can become managers, leading specialists, engineers, designers in telecommunication and ICT companies, data transmission infrastructure specialists, telecommunication systems analysis specialists, telecommunication technology and solution development and implementation specialists, competent scientists.
The knowledge acquired during the studies allows establish your own companies, hold leading positions in private companies or public institutions, as well as to manage high-level engineering projects in the required fields of modern technologies.
Potential employers:
• Telecommunications companies;
• IT companies;
• Higher education institutions, universities;
• Scientific research institutions;
• Production units in the field.

Further

Graduates of the study programme can continue their studies in doctoral studies.

Specific conditions

English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.