Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Master of Science in Embedded Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 41,424 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $41,424 - $54,974 | based on credits taken
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Communication Networks at Rochester Institute of Technology trains students for leadership in telecommunications and networking. The programme requires 33 credit hours, with eight core courses and a comprehensive exam, capstone, or thesis. Students take technical electives or approved courses and can apply for research or co-op. Full-time students may undertake co-op after two semesters (minimum 18 credit hours) for up to one year. Topics include fiber optics, wireless mobility, internet, policy, and network engineering.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue career opportunities in telecommunications, computer networking, electronic and computer hardware, and defense as engineers and managers.
The telecommunications industry has driven technological innovation and provided outstanding career opportunities for people with the right technical and leadership skills. New services offered through the internet, mobility via wireless technology, and extreme capacity created by fiber optics, as well as the evolution of policy and regulation, are shaping the telecommunication network of the future. The MS in Communication Networks focuses on developing an advanced level of skill and knowledge needed by future leaders in the industry. This program is designed for individuals who seek advancement into managerial roles in the dynamic telecommunications environment.
The program requires 33 credit hours of study and includes eight core courses that introduce essential fundamental concepts and skills. Students are required to complete a comprehensive exam, a capstone project, or a thesis. The remaining credits consist of technical electives or other approved graduate courses.
Research and cooperative education
Students have the opportunity to apply for research projects or participate in the cooperative education experience. While not a requirement, these opportunities increase the value of the program and the marketability of its graduates. Full-time students may choose to complete cooperative education after completing two semesters (a minimum of 18 credit hours of study), students may request approval to complete up to one year of cooperative education employment related to their field of study.
Comprehensive Exam/Project/Thesis options
All students are required to complete a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of their coursework. The comprehensive exam focuses on knowledge of the core competencies, theory and foundation principles, and application of this knowledge to a variety of scenarios. Students who wish to complete a graduate project or a thesis in place of the comprehensive exam must have the approval of the faculty and the graduate program director.
Communication Networks (thesis option), MS degree, typical course sequence
First Year
- TCET-710 Principles of Telecommunication
- TCET-750 Wireless Infrastructure and Policy
- GRCS-701 Research Methods
- TCET-740 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology
- TCET-741 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology Lab
- TCET-720 Telecommunications Concepts
- TCET-760 Network Planning and Design
- TCET-747 Next-Generation Networks
- TCET-790 Thesis
- Electives
Communication Networks (project option), MS degree, typical course sequence
First Year
- TCET-710 Principles of Telecommunication
- TCET-750 Wireless Infrastructure and Policy
- GRCS-701 Research Methods
- TCET-740 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology
- TCET-741 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology Lab
- TCET-720 Telecommunications Concepts
- TCET-760 Network Planning and Design
- TCET-747 Next-Generation Networks
- TCET-797 Graduate Project
- Elective
Communication Networks (comprehensive exam option), MS degree, typical course sequence
First Year
- TCET-710 Principles of Telecommunication
- TCET-750 Wireless Infrastructure and Policy
- GRCS-701 Research Methods
- TCET-740 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology
- TCET-741 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology Lab
- TCET-720 Telecommunications Concepts
- TCET-760 Network Planning and Design
- TCET-747 Next-Generation Networks
- TCET-795 Comprehensive Exam
- Electives
RIT awards more than $37 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 5% of tuition all the way up to full tuition. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
RIT awards more than $30 million in merit scholarships and assistantships to graduate students each year. Scholarship awards range from 10% - 40% of tuition. Our median scholarship amount is around 30% of tuition or $13,000. Awards are based on an applicant's academic excellence. Many things are considered when awarding scholarships - undergraduate grades, graduate placement test scores, and your research and work experience all factor in.
Graduate assistantships are offered to full-time matriculated graduate students to serve as teaching, research, or administrative assistants. Graduate Assistants receive wages (determined by the department making the appointment) in exchange for work performed. Many graduate assistants also receive tuition remission (i.e., tuition support) in addition to receiving wages for assistantship duties.
Graduate students can be awarded both scholarships and assistantships. These funding opportunities are the same for both US and international applicants.
Optional Co-Op
Cooperative education is paid work assignments with corporations and organizations around the U.S. and abroad. Co-op allows students to spend one or more semesters employed in a full-time, paid position related to their academic program before they graduate. Many students use co-op earnings to help finance their education.
Work-Study
Graduate students studying full-time may apply to work part-time on campus. RIT has more than 9,000 jobs available yearly, and students typically work 10 – 20 hours per week. International students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa may work up to 20 hours per week on campus and 40 hours during break periods.
Industries
- Telecommunications
- Computer Networking
- Electronic and Computer Hardware
- Defense
Most of our programs offer "rolling" application review - there is no specific deadline for applications; applications will be accepted and reviewed throughout the year.