Core Modules

Course Modules | Elective Modules

The Communications Environment provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics at play in the information and communications (ICT) sector. It places information and communication technologies in their wider context of social and economic development and addresses the interaction between regulation and policy; technology; diffusion and adoption; and markets.

Communications Technology provides an introduction to the technical aspects underlying modern information and communication practices. It presents an overview of wireless and fixed technologies and suggest how they may develop in the future.

Strategic Business Planning in Communications provides a foundation in the tools and techniques for analysing problems, issues and options. It also provides an overview of processes for reaching conclusions in relation to strategic change in an organisational setting within the information and communications sector.

Financial Analysis and Modelling for the Communications Sector will equip you with the skills to interpret and understand financial data. It will introduce and discuss concepts employed in financial and accounting analysis undertaken in the information and communications sector.

International Human Resource Management provides a in-depth understanding of HRM issues and problems within an international setting. It will also critically assess the HRM strategies and policies firms use in managing global operations.

The Principles and Practice of Communications Policy provides an understanding of what is required in creating ‘effective competition’ in complex and rapidly changing ICT markets. It discusses the principles, frameworks and policies which underpin the liberalisation and regulation of ICT markets using various country case studies.

Telecommunications Law provides an understanding of the design and implementation of telecommunication regulatory frameworks from a legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on the experiences of OECD countries and also countries that have signed the WTO basic agreement on telecommunications.

Topics in Communications Management is an integrative class that builds on the personal experiences of students along with the theoretic tools gained on other core modules. It provides the opportunity to apply concepts and techniques that have been learnt to current issues in global telecommunications. This would involve analysis of a real life case study and presentation of findings and recommendations to your peers.