Graduate Certificate - Wireless Communications

Official Program Name:

Certificate in Wireless Communications

School Offering Program:

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Degree Level:

Certificate

Program Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in DeVry University's programs may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Students have the option of earning the graduate certificate within their master's program or pursuing it as a stand-alone credential.

Program Description:

Keller Graduate School of Management's Certificate in Wireless Communications introduces students to wireless technologies, including cellular, PCS, and wireless local area networks (WiFi). Students have the opportunity to study wireless network architecture, installation and configuration, capacity planning, power management, operation and management, and wireless device network integration. Coursework also examines network security and networking hardware, software, and interfaces.

Learning Format:

Online or Campus-Based.

Minimum Credits Required:

18 credit hours.

Financial Aid:

DeVry University offers over $29 million in scholarship opportunities to qualified students. Additional financial aid, military service grants, veterans appreciation grants, federal grants, and institutional grants, are available to qualifying students. Eligible students can apply for Federal Stafford or PLUS loans.

Course Topics Covered:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Keller to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program. Course topics covered in the Certificate in Wireless Communications program could include:

• Wireless Networks and Technologies
• Wireless Systems Management
• Wireless Communication Systems
• Network Security

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

The Certificate in Wireless Communications may be pursued as a stand-alone credential or incorporated into a master's degree. Students who wish to continue their education by earning a master's degree may be able to transfer course credits earned to one of the following Keller Graduate School of Management master's programs:

• Master of Information Systems Management
• Master of Network and Communications Management
• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Security

Career Paths:

The Certificate in Wireless Communications offered by Keller Graduate School of Management is intended to offer students foundational skills in wireless technologies, communication systems, and security. Students who successfully complete the program could pursue positions such as:

• Wireless network administrator
• Network administrator
• Security administrator