Telecommunications includes a broad range of technology including telephone and cable, data communications, wireless communications systems, satellite and internet technology. Global markets, electronic commerce, and the internet have served as a catalyst for the worldwide demand for telecommunications products and services which is currently valued at more than US$1 trillion per year.

Success in this environment requires competent problem solving skills in combination with a strong technical foundation. Accompanying these changes is a multitude of career opportunities for aspiring telecommunications and networking professionals. College graduates who have been formally educated in the discipline of telecommunications and networking are currently in high demand and the long term career opportunities are boundless in potential.