The BS program in Telecommunications Engineering Technology started in 1989 and officially began accepting students in the fall of 1990. It was the first accredited Bachelor of Science program in the United States. Since 1984 the telecommunications field has become one of the most prolific and important industries in the world. It is not only globally significant but it accounts for trillions of dollars per year in spending and revenue.
There exists a tremendous need for individuals who
possess the skills and ability to implement and
understand the technology and underlying principles
that allow communication between people and computers
anywhere in the world and space. The emphasis is
placed on backbone technologies that transmit, switch
and manage networks and the information they carry.
The BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology
is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland
21202, telephone 410-347-7700.
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