Wireless communication systems play a central role in today’s technological ecosystem. They connect people and devices in diverse environments, from homes, to businesses, to roads, to battlefields. This graduate certificate program will provide students with the fundamental concepts necessary to understand and work with various aspects of wireless communication systems, from antennas, to modeling electromagnetic propagation, to signal processing, to multiple-antenna communications.
Credit Hours: 12-14 | Program Length: 12-18 months
Wireless communications systems are the threads that connect people and devices at home, work and play, making everything from cellphone calls to online meetings to navigating the road possible. In this certificate program, you’ll learn about the various types of wireless communications systems, digital signal processing and ubiquitous computing, or the way in which computing devices can be incorporated into the everyday fabric of our lives. You’ll also be introduced to the general tools of scientific research and technical development.
A graduate certificate in wireless communications systems from UNH will give you in-demand skills to advance in a wide range of fields, including wireless communications, mobile communications, antenna design, signal processing and commutation system design. You’ll earn your certificate in as few as 12 months, with the flexibility to start your coursework in the spring or fall.
Wireless communication systems play a central role in today’s technological ecosystem. They connect people and devices in diverse environments, from homes, to businesses, to roads, to battlefields. This certificate program will provide students with the fundamental concepts necessary to understand and work with various aspects of wireless communication systems, from antennas, to modeling electromagnetic propagation, to signal processing, to multiple-antenna communications.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related engineering field preferred.
The program of study required for the certificate consists of at least four courses totaling 12 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECE 901 | Electromagnetic Wave Theory I | 3 |
| ECE 920 | Wireless Communication Systems | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following | ||
| ECE 814 | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | 4 |
| ECE 824 | Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals | 4 |
| ECE 924 | Ubiquitous Computing | 3 |
| ECE 900A & ECE 900B | Research and Development from Concept to Communication I and Research and Development from Concept to Communication 2 | 4 |
| ECE 941 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| ECE 960 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
Application fee: $25
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters Eligible: No
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.
If you attended UNH after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester and UNH Non-Degree work.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must request one official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. International transcripts must be translated into English. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
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A current resume is required with your submitted application.
This program is not eligible for grants, scholarships, or financial aid.
The University of New Hampshire recommends that international applicants who are living outside of the United States, and are planning on pursuing a research based degree, submit a preapplication form before submitting a full application. Your preapplication request will be carefully reviewed and a decision usually provided within 3 weeks. If your preapplication is approved then it is recommended you then submit a full application. If you are currently living in the United States (on a H1B visa, etc.), or you plan on pursuing a professional master’s degree, then you do not need to submit a preapplication.
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
For program-specific application questions, please contact the UNH Online Student Success Coaches: unh.online@unh.edu or 855.250.6699
Tuition for 2020-21 Academic Year*:
Program Total Number of Credits: 12-14 credit hours
*eTerm 5 2020 through eTerm 4 2021
Technology Fee per Semester:
Our program has two 16-week semesters per academic calendar year. Students who successfully complete two courses per e-term, as outlined below, earn their degrees in 12 months. Taking fewer courses per term will extend the completion timeframe.