Why Communications Technology Management?

Today’s communication solutions require managers who possess both an understanding of the technology and business strategy of networking solutions. Our inter-disciplinary program provides both. Whether you are in pharmaceuticals, financial services, retail, or offer communications services directly to end users – the success of your company is increasingly tied to the availability, security, and efficiency of your network.

What are communication companies looking for today?

The Communications Technology Manager

Managers who have the:

• Technical and managerial skills to evaluate, select, and guide the deployment of today’s communications technologies.
• Ability to align the corporate network infrastructure to the strategic goals of the company. 
• Detailed understanding of new broadband and wireless technologies and services including VoIP, IPTV, WiMAX, WiFi, and 3G mobile networks
• Evaluate the competition, from telecom, cable and broadband, to wireless satellite, VoIP…
• Understand how the entire industry works. The more exposure and knowledge you gain about all functions within the communications industry, the more career options you will have.

Why is the Communications Technology Manager in demand?

Two critical trends in networking have increased the importance and prominence of the communications technology manager:

1.     The vital role that a corporate network has in determining the “bottom-line” performance of a corporation

2.     The increased choices and complexities of networking technologies.

The communications manager is responsible for understanding the wide array of networking choices and to select the right combination of networking components to provide an end-to-end solution that is consistent with the business requirements of their company.

The Stevens Communications Technology Management program gives you the skills to:

1.   Understand the needs of your customers & company

 and

2.   Leverage technology to meet those needs more effectively than the competition.

This includes:

• Analyzing which competing technologies will be the most cost effective for your company
• Introducing and deploy new technologies effectively and efficiently and securely.
• Understanding the strategic, financial, and economic impact of bringing a new technology or product to market as fast as possible.
• Responding to new rivals and changing technologies
• Aligning technology with corporate goals
• Managing project teams effectively
• Managing quality network services

Who should apply to the Stevens program?

• Telecom Carriers
• Communications    Suppliers: systems,software,security, equipment,service
• Cable/Broadband, Wireless, Satellite, VoIP,ISP, providers
• Fortune 500/1000 Managers who handle Technology Communications within the company

Degree Options from Stevens

Stevens Communications Technology Management program offers the following career path options:

4-course Graduate Certificates, 12-course Master’s, 20-course MBA

Why Stevens?

Leader in the Nation for Technology Management

• Optimize Magazine ranks Wesley J. Howe School as one of the Top 5 National Schools in Technology Management.
• The Journal of Product Innovation Management ranks the Wesley J. Howe School as one of the Top 10 National Research Institutes in Technology Management.
• Forbes Magazine and Princeton Review rank Stevens Institute of Technology as one of the top 25 National Schools.

Prominent  industry-based faculty

Our faculty not only have Ph.D’s in their specialty but they also work in industry and are leaders in the field. They bring tremendous knowledge, depth, and real-world experience to the classroom.

Network with 750 Communications Technology Stevens alumni

including VP’s and Senior Managers from fortune 500 companies.

Real World – Real Time learning experience

Throughout the program you will:

• Work on the most current, in-the-headlines industry challenges
• Tackle topics and projects relevant to your job growth. Apply learning on-the-job and present results to the class

Flexible Delivery Options

Online

Anytime, anywhere. Courses are taught by the exact same on campus faculty. Awards including “best online university” from the Sloan Foundation and a “21st century best practices award for distance learning” from the USDLA.

The courses are very flexible for those who travel, as the sessions are recorded for your convenience. It’s a very interactive experience. You create virtual teams, set up web meetings, post homework, post discussion questions, answer message boards, have personal discussion at your leisure with your professor. Many feel more involved in the online experience. You can access the video lecture at any time.

On-Campus

Stevens delivers classes on the Hoboken NJ campus weeknights and Saturdays.

Onsite at your company

Our faculty will come and teach at your corporate site. The benefit is that employees can stay onsite, which is much more convenient and cost effective than traveling after or during work hours to another location. Courses can also be tailored to your company's specific needs.