BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology What is Telecommunications Engineering Technology?   What is Telecommunications Engineering Technology? The term "telecommunications" is loosely used these days. Many view a telecom professional as one who understands computers. While this is true, this same individual is one who creates, engineers, supports, manages and envisions networks of computers and other sophisticated equipment that are used to carry a variety of information. The World Wide Web would not be possible without a huge collection of interconnected equipment that most of us call the "Internet" or the "net". Well, the "net" is composed of a vast array of devices that: Provide user access to networks Transmit information across networks Switch/route between and among networks Translate between networks Provide information to users This is the "stuff" of electronic commerce and modern communication. They have become part of the fabric of our lives. What about Careers? Telecom professionals are needed in virtually every facet of government, industry and entertainment. It s not possible to operate in this world without using communications networks at some level. Because this is true, there are well-defined positions such as: network developer network support engineer customer support specialist facilities engineer network applications engineer network applications support specialist sales engineer Companies like: PaeTec Communications, Inc. AT&T Lucent MCI Worldcom Sprint Frontier Qwest Time Warner Communications Cisco Nortel Networks Arthur Anderson Consulting PaeTec Communications, Global Crossings and a myriad of others need skilled and creative individuals to grow their business and expand coverage and service/product offerings. Companies like these provide equipment, access and solutions for this, the information age. While any company needs to share information, computers and local area networks are only part of this solution. The wide area network is the realm of telecommunications that makes the enterprise network possible. Application for Admission to the Telecommunications Program The RIT Admissions Office accepts applications from prospective freshmen and transfer students. Students selecting the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program should have an interest in learning about the theory and practical application of engineering principles. Program requirements include applied physics, applied calculus, circuit analysis and theory. Transfer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis for students who have completed course work at accredited institutions. Complete application and transfer credit information is available from the RIT Office of Admissions. Specific questions about the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program can be directed by email to telecomect@rit.edu or to the ECT department office.     Department of ECT Engineering Technology | Contact Us | Copyright © 2009 Rochester Institute of Technology | Disclaimer | Copyright Infringement