Admission to a Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks requires an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering, with a superior undergraduate record from an accredited institution. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is recommended.

Applicants having comparable degrees in other fields will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Generally, entering students are expected to have a basic knowledge of computer fundamentals, such as programming in C++, data structures and computer architecture. Students having superior academic credentials but lacking sufficient background are admitted with conditional status pending satisfactory completion of several individually specified preparatory courses.

These preparatory courses include CS5303 Introduction to Computer Science and CS5403 Data Structures. However, no credit will be allowed for any of the preparatory courses toward this degree. Other preparatory courses may be required. In some cases students will be invited to an interview to determine the necessary preparatory courses they need to complete.

Successful completion of the preparatory courses with a 3.0 GPA or better is a necessary condition for transfer to regular status. Admission with advanced standing is accepted in accordance with Polytechnic regulations published in this catalog. A maximum of 9 credits may be applied to the MS in Telecommunications Networks from previous graduate work at an acceptable institution.