Bachelor of Science Online Degree Program

Curriculum based on 2011-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin.

Telecommunications Sys. Management Curriculum

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University Studies - 41-44 Hours

University Studies can be completed on campus at Murray State University as well as on campus or online at any college in the KCTCS system. The KCTCS class equivalents and transfer agreement can be downloaded here.

Oral and Written Communication (6 Hours)
ENG 105 – Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry (3)
COM 161 – Introduction to Public Speaking (3)

Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions (3 Hours)
Any Course in Category (Humanities/Fine Arts/Social Science) (3)

Scientific Inquiry Methodologies and Quantitative (13 Hours) (Minimum of 10 Hours)
MAT 135 – Intro to Probability and Statistics (3)
MAT 140 – College Algebra (3)
PHY 125 / PHY 126 – Gen Physics I and Physics Lab (4)

Social and Self-awareness and Responsible Citizenship (6 Hours)
Any Course in Sub-category of Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Civic Engagement (3)
ECO 231 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)

World’s Historical, Literary and Philosophical Traditions (6 Hours)
CIV 201 – World Civilization and Cultures I (3)
OR
CIV 202 – World Civilization and Cultures II (3)
AND
HUM 211 – Western Humanities Tradition (3)

University Studies Electives
CSC 199 – Introduction to Information Technology (3)
University Studies Elective (3)
University Studies Elective (3)
Core Classes - 58 Hours

The classes in bold can be taken on campus at Murray State University or through any college in the KCTCS system. The transfer agreement and KCTCS class equivalents can be downloaded here. The remainder of the classes can be taken online through Murray State University.

ACC 200 – Principles of Accounting I (3)
ACC 201 – Principles of Accounting II (3)
CIS 307 – Decision Support Technologies (3)
CIS 317 – Information Systems Analysis and Design (3)
CSC 101 – Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computers (3)
ECO 335 – Economics and Public Policy of TSM (3)
FIN 330 – Principles of Finance (3)
MGT 350 – Fundamentals of Management (3)
MKT 360 – Principles of Marketing (3)
TSM 099 – Freshman Orientation (3) - Not required for transfer students
TSM 121 – Telecommunications Electronic Principles (3)
TSM 133 – Telecommunications Technology and Methods (3)
TSM 232 – Network Operating Systems (3)
TSM 233 – Network Services (3)
TSM 241 – Network Essentials and Hardware (3)
TSM 320 – Introduction to Wireless Technology (3)
TSM 343 – Protocol Analysis (3)
TSM 411 – Network Design, Operations, and Management (3)
TSM 443 – Telephone Technology (3)
TSM 488 – Internship / Cooperative Education (3)
Selected Emphasis - 24 Hours

Choose one of the methods of completion below:
1) Choose 24 hours from any of the courses below.
2) Choose one area of emphasis and 12 additional hours.
3) Choose two areas of emphasis.
4) Earn a AAS-IT Degree through KCTCS and complete 12 hours in one of the options listed below.

Classes in bold are offered online through Murray State University.

Wireless Communications
TSM 321 – Wireless Communication 1 (3)
TSM 322 – Wireless Communication 2 (3)
TSM 323 – Wireless Mobile Internet (3)
TSM 421 – Mobile Satellite Communications (3)

Network Security
TSM 351 – Principles of Information Security (3)
TSM 352 – System Security (3)
TSM 353 – Network Security (3)
TSM 440 – Information Policy and Security Auditing (3)

System Administration
CSC 310 – Database Administration (3)
CSC 360 – Scripting Languages (3)
CIS 545 – Enterprise Resource Planning (3)
TSM 530 – Systems Planning (3)

Approved Business Electives
TSM 450 – Telecommunications Policy and Strategies (3)
COM 481 – Conflict and Communication (3)
ECO 310 – Issues in the Global Economy (3)
FIN 331 – Principles of Insurance (3)
MGT 443 – Management of Operations and Technology (3)
MGT 550 – Human Resource Management (3)
MGT 551 – Organizational Behavior (3)
MGT 557 – International Management (3)
MGT 590 – Strategic Management (3)
MKT 475 – Marketing Strategies in E-Commerce (3)
OR Other 300 & 400 Level Courses Approved By Advisor

Note: When selecting courses for an area of emphasis or as an elective, a maximum of nine hours may be selected from courses with a business prefix including: ACC, BPA, CIS, FIN, MGT, MKT, or OSY. Adherence to prerequisites is critical.

Contact Information:

Phil Schooley
TSM On-line Advisor / Staff Regent

Office Phone: (270) 809-3925
Office Fax: (270) 809-3653
Office Location: Industry and Technology Center 256
Email: phil.schooley@murraystate.edu

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Bachelor of Science Online Degree Program

Telecommunications Sys. Management Curriculum

University Studies - 41-44 Hours

Core Classes - 58 Hours

Selected Emphasis - 24 Hours