Information and Telecommunication Systems Minor

Minor code OR5329

Scripps College of Communication
J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
360 Schoonover Center
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4890
https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/mcclure

Hans Kruse, contact person
kruse@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The information and telecommunication systems minor is for any student whose career preparation will benefit from a systematic grounding in telecom networking. Today, communication increasingly is mediated by electronic networks, especially computer-based networks. Modern business practices are grounded in computer data networks and telephone voice networks–graduates who are comfortable with and knowledgeable of networking practices will have a competitive advantage over those who are not.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The information and telecommunications minor will give students a competitive advantage in the job market over others who do not have at least basic knowledge of modern telecommunication networks. The ITS minor is often completed by students in business, media arts, and visual communication.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement

The information and telecommunication systems minor requires a minimum of 19 hours.

Required Courses

Complete the following courses:

ITS 2140 - Introduction to Information and Telecommunication Systems Credit Hours: 3
ITS 2300 - Data Networking Credit Hours: 4
ITS 4020 - Strategic Decision Making in Information and Telecommunication Industries Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Complete three of the following courses for a minimum 9 hours:

ITS 2900 - Special Topics in Information and Telecommunication Systems Credit Hours: 1 - 15
ITS 3019 - Information and Telecommunications Policy I Credit Hours: 3
ITS 3021 - Information and Telecommunications Policy II Credit Hours: 3
ITS 3100 - Internet Applications and Network Systems Credit Hours: 4
ITS 4050 - Competition and Market Structure in Telecommunications Industries Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4110 - Pricing of Telecommunications Services Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4290 - Communication Network Analysis and Design Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4310 - Privacy in the Internet Age Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4370 - Wireless Telecommunications Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4510 - Telecommunication Network Security Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4530 - Encrypted Communication Credit Hours: 3
ITS 4750 - Internet Engineering Credit Hours: 4
ITS 4900 - Topical Seminar Credit Hours: 1 - 3

Only one of the following courses can be counted toward the minor:

ITS 1010 - Consumer Issues in Telecommunication Credit Hours: 3
ITS 2010 - Understanding Internet Technology Credit Hours: 3

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