95-705 Telecommunications Management

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the key technical, managerial and policy issues in the effective development and use of telecommunication solutions by organizations. Discussion of technology and technology trends will be set in the context of applications. Topics covered will include basic concepts of telecommunication technologies, Internet and intranet technologies, issues related to the operational and strategic use of the technology, digital disruption and digital transformation happening in the markets, economics and policy aspects of telecommunication, the changing structure of the telecommunications industry, software defined networks, virtualization, cloud computing, content delivery networks, wireless, broadband, broadband policies, network neutrality, various applications of telecom. A number of case studies will be included in the curriculum providing students the opportunity to apply the concepts to real world situations.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Summer 2026

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