Wireless Communication and Networking Graduate Certificate (WCN-CERTD)

Program Description

Rapid implementation of 4G/5G broadband Wireless/Mobile Communication technology is contributing to the growth of worldwide reach of technological ecosystem. It is highly desirable that seamless, efficient, secure and trustworthy communication of data, voice, and video occur across smart devices and humans in diverse environments, from homes, to businesses, to roads, and to war zones. With wide availability of broadband internet and Wi-Fi connectivity Internet-of-Things (IoT) are wirelessly connecting billions of devices and machines with other devices or people. The Wireless Communication and Networking Certificate Program provides comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging technologies in the design and development of Wireless-based systems and networks. This certificate program will provide students with the fundamental theoretical concepts and practical know-how necessary to understand and work with various aspects of wireless communication systems.

Admissions Requirements

Students must meet the modified MS-EE Admissions requirements as follows:

A B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or in a related field
Minimum GPA 3.0
A course on Digital Communication with a B or above, e.g., EE-4210/L at WSU

Required Courses: 7 Hours

EE 6730 - Wireless Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 6730L - Wireless Communication Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 7350 - Wireless Communication Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3

Electives: 6 Hours

Select 2 from the list

CEG 6430 - Cyber Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 6450 - Sensor Networks and Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 7470 - Advanced Wireless Networks Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 7360 - Advanced Wireless Communication Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 7370 - Advanced Electronic Warfare Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 7400 - Information Theory Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Hours: 13

13 credit hours