Program Presentation
Thanks to telecommunications in all its aspects, local and global markets have come close and have lost their differences to the point where the borders between countries have yielded to nonexistent socio-economic barriers.
1.1. Importance of graduate training in Telecommunications Management
Nowadays, the decisions regarding Telecommunication are not of technology itself but affect the international and domestic competition in terms that overall decisions are introduced, on one side in local markets forcing local companies to improve their competitiveness and expand, and on the other side, altering the relationships of daily life by changing the communicative ways between people and organizations. This gives Telecommunications a high strategic value thanks to the agility which reduces the distances of markets, individuals and organizations.
Regarding the Telecommunications Management Program, it provides a comprehension to a wide umbrella related to telecommunication management in an integral way, from the change in the telecommunications market to understand the possibilities offered by current telecommunication networks including topics on regulation, environmental management, corporate structure, and security.
1.2. Central concepts of the program: management and telecommunications
The concept of management is usually associated with the ability to organize, display and control all the resources necessary to achieve a specific and pre-established order. In the field of telecommunications, these goals range from the technical to the decisions between governments. In these decisions, institutional stakeholders, countries, regulations and standards, technologies and services appear; therefore its management is due to work in different levels or areas of decision.
Who is the programme for?
The proposed training methodology, in addition to the clarity, breadth and didactics of the content design, allows the Telecommunication Management program to be directed towards working professionals who wish to gain more knowledge or to work in the field of telecommunications with the multidisciplinary perspective that its management requires. It allows people who occupy middle management positions in telecommunication companies to take on greater responsibilities.
Diploma
Successful completion of the program will allow you to obtain the degree of Specialization in TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT as issued by the University where you have enrolled.
Program Structure
The credit structure of the program Telecommunications Management is shown in the following table. It should be noted that the duration is merely indicative, as the methodology followed integrates the knowledge and skills to be acquired in each part through integrative exercises of knowledge acquisition and internalization of project practices:
No previous qualification
In the case of people without a title, the credit structure of the program is shown in the following table:
| CREDITSa | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 34 |
| 1st Part: Subjects | 24 |
| 2nd Part: Case Study Resolution | 10 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
With previous qualification
In the case of people with a degree and that have coursed a program that demands a Final Project, the credit structure is shown in the following table:
| CREDITSa | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 44 |
| 1st Part: Subjects | 24 |
| 2nd Part: Case Study Resolution | 10 |
| 3rd Part: Final Project | 10 |
a. The equivalence in credits may vary according to the university where he/she has enrolled. One (1) ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit is equivalent to 10 + 15 hours. If the student is enrolled in a university that does not belong to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the relation between credits - hours may vary.
Duration
The program in Telecommunications Management has 44 credits with previous qualification and 34 credits without previous qualification.
The duration of the program in Telecommunications Management varies between 9 and 12 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.
Objectives
General Objective:
- Comprehending and dominating the actual global vision of business when Telecommunications are involved and considered a strategic resource.
Specific Objectives:
- Know the tools that convert a traditional organization into a web organization, supported by Telecommunication services.
- Understand the Telecommunications market, its technologies and services.
- Understand how to environmentally manage the technologies.
Career Opportunities
Some of the career opportunities of the Telecommunication Management program are:
- Consultant or Advisor in Telecommunication Management.
- Telecommunication Market Analyst.
- Director or Manager of telecommunication projects.
Study Plan
The Telecommunication Management program is composed of:
- 1st PART: SUBJECTS
Each subject encompasses diverse aspects related to telecommunication management.
The corresponding subjects and credits that compose this part are shown in the following table:
| 1st PART: SUBJECTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| 1 | The Telecommunications Market | 3 |
| 2 | Technical and Business Structure of Telecommunications | 3 |
| 3 | Telecommunication Networks | 5 |
| 4 | Telecommunication Services | 4 |
| 5 | Network Management and Security | 3 |
| 6 | Telecommunication Market Regulations | 3 |
| 7 | Business Environmental Management ISO 14001 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 24 | |
These subjects, although being independent from each other, are self-contained and structured according to a coherent pedagogical order. Each one is divided in thematic units or chapters, whose content includes printed material which must be studied in order to successfully complete the various evaluation activities.
- 2nd PART: CASE STUDY RESOLUTION
The objective is to solve a practical case proposed by the student or the professor.
| 2nd PART: CASE STUDY RESOLUTION | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| 1 | Case Study Resolution | 10 |
| TOTAL | 10 | |
- 3rd PART: FINAL PROJECT
The objective is to create a Final Project for the program to put into practice the knowledge acquired on the program. The Final Project will be done when the university or entity that manages the program demands it, according to the university or entity granting the degree or title.
| 3rd PART: FINAL PROJECT | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | SUBJECTS | CREDITS |
| 1 | Final Project | 10 |
| TOTAL | 10 | |
Management
- Dr. Arturo Ortega-Mansilla. Doctor of Electrical Engineering, by the University of Barcelona. Telecommunications Engineer by the Ramon Llull University, Spain. Coordinator of the IDi Area - Area Projects, FUNIBER.
- Dr. Jon Arambarri Basañez. Doctor in Engineering and Technology from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia UPC - University of Cordoba. MBA from the Institute of Applied Economics of UPV-EHU. Senior Telecommunications Engineer from the School of Engineering of Bilbao. Professor accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). Is currently a project manager at https://www.estia.fr/ aimed at creating new products to meet the strategic needs of Aquitaine (France) - Euskadi in eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy Technologies. Combines his professional work with tasks as an independent consultant and teacher. Has more than 20 years of experience in technology business development and innovation management in the international public-private sector. His research interests combine telecommunication infrastructures (Telecommunication Networks, Multimedia and Internet of Things - IoT) together with the digital transformation (Artificial Intelligence and predictive systems, Cyber-Security) of the business fabric, mainly in the areas of eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy. Author of numerous scientific publications and an active lecturer on innovative business management.
Teaching staff and Authors
- Dr. Miguel López Coronado.Doctorate in Telecommunication from the Madrid Polytechnic University. Professor in the Department of Signal and Communications Theory and Telematics Engineering, Valladolid University.
- Dr. Juan Antonio Romo Argota.Doctorate in Telecommunication from the Basque State University. Professor in the Bilbao School of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Basque State University.
- Dra. Isabel De La Torre Díez.Doctorate in Telecommunication from the Valladolid University. Professor in the Valladolid University on topics linked to telematics services, databases and business intelligence. Postdoctoral Research in Biomedical Informatics.
- Dra. Begoña Blanco Jáuregui.Doctorate in Communication, Electronics and Control, Bilbao School of Engineering. Basque State University. Researcher in the Networking, Quality and Security (NQAS) Group in the Bilbao School of Engineering.
- Dr. Fernando Izquierdo Álvarez.Masters in Telecommunication Engineering and HR and Business Management - MBA IESE. Master in Advanced Networking and Internet Services from the Madrid Polytechnic University. Vast experience in new ICT technologies companies. International consultant.
- Dra. Marina Aguado.Doctorate in Telecommunication from the Basque State University. MSc. in Management of Manufacturing Systems from the Cranfield University, England. Experience in I D i Projects. Professor in the Basque State University.
- Dr. José Manuel Figueroa González.Doctorate in Project Engineering, from the Catalonia Polytechnic University, Spain. Masters in Human Resources from the EAE Business School, Barcelona. Director of the Department of Innovation, Business and New Technologies. Iberoamerican International University.
- Dr. David Barrera Gómez.Doctorate in Engineering from the Catalonia Polytechnic University and an MBA from the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering, UPC. Business, technology and business solutions consultant. Professor in the Iberoamerican International University.
- Dra. Izel Marez.Doctorate in Project Engineering: Environment, Safety, Quality and Communication from the Catalonia Polytechnic University. Professor in the Iberoamerican International University.
- Dr. Santos Gracia Villar.Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from the Catalonia Polytechnic University. Expert in Cooperation and management Projects.
- Dr. Alberto Jorge Acosta.Associate professor in the School of Management and Administration, EADA, and the Catalonia Polytechnic University. International Consultant.
- Dra. Beatriz Sainz De Abajo.Doctorate from the Cordoba University. Professor in the Department of Signal and Communications Theory and Telematics Engineering, in the Valladolid University.
- Dr. Ignacio Eizmendi Izquierdo.Professor in the Basque State University.
- Dr. Eduardo García Villena.Doctorate in Project Engineering: Environment, Safety, Quality and Communication from the Catalonia Polytechnic University. Academic Director of the Environmental Area in the Iberoamerican University Foundation.
- Dr. Jon Arambarri Basañez. Doctor in Engineering and Technology from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia UPC - University of Cordoba. MBA from the Institute of Applied Economics of UPV-EHU. Senior Telecommunications Engineer from the School of Engineering of Bilbao. Professor accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA). Is currently a project manager at https://www.estia.fr/ aimed at creating new products to meet the strategic needs of Aquitaine (France) - Euskadi in eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy Technologies. Combines his professional work with tasks as an independent consultant and teacher. Has more than 20 years of experience in technology business development and innovation management in the international public-private sector. His research interests combine telecommunication infrastructures (Telecommunication Networks, Multimedia and Internet of Things - IoT) together with the digital transformation (Artificial Intelligence and predictive systems, Cyber-Security) of the business fabric, mainly in the areas of eHealth, Industry4.0 and Energy. Author of numerous scientific publications and an active lecturer on innovative business management.
- Dr. (c) Diego J. Kurtz.Doctorate in Engineering and Knowledge Management from the PPGEGC – UFSC (in process). Master in International Business - Wiesbaden Business School, Germany. Researcher in the Core Management for Sustainability (www.ngs.ufsc.br) and Junior Researcher of the Dynamic SME Project (www.dynamic-sme.org). Program Coordinator and Professor in the Iberoamerican University Foundation.
- Dr. (c) Saúl Domingo Soriano.Doctoral candidate at the University of Leon. Master in Business Management from the Barcelona Catalonia Institute of Technology. Master in e-Business Consulting and Information Technology from the Las Palmas University in Grand Canaria, Spain. Director of Master and Specializations Final Project, Iberoamerican University Foundation.
- Dr. (c) Jon Sánchez de la Fuente.Professor in the Basque State University.
- Ms. Pedro Chávez Chiclayo.Computer Systems Engineer from the Trujillo Antenor Orrego University (Peru). Master in Computer Science from the Campinas State University in Sao Paulo (Brazil).
- Ms. Virginia Saman.Engineer in Computer Management from the St. Mary University Campus Guayaquil Chile. Master in Logistics (France).
FUNIBER Training Scholarships
The Ibero-american University Foundation (FUNIBER) periodically delivers an economic baseline with extraordinary character for scholarships in FUNIBER Training.
To apply for it, you only need to send your application for a scholarship on the website’s main page with the required data, and the evaluation committee will examine the suitability of your candidature to be granted economic aid, in the form of a scholarship in FUNIBER Training.