In the Telecommunications and Distributed Systems Track of Study (TDS), you will focus on one of the fastest growing Information Technology fields.  Distributed computing involves the study of information systems in which the data and computational processing is spread over more than one computer – usually in a network.  Networking is critical to efficient communication among widely distributed participants and has become the backbone of industries ranging from Telecommunications firms to healthcare systems to finance.  Thanks to the Internet and more powerful computation/communication devices, industry and society are demanding more pervasive networks, more efficient and effective information systems, and more professionals trained to design and manage these complex and vital systems. 

As the School of Information Sciences offers degrees in both Information Sciences and Telecommunications, the TDS Track of Study takes advantage of faculty expertise in networking protocols, client-server systems, distributed database management systems, and web services.  Students will gain the knowledge and skills to face the challenges of deploying, designing and managing distributed applications across networked systems.  Employers are seeking graduates who can design and manage client-server and peer-to-per systems, manage network-based information systems, and design networks and systems that are secure.