Telecommunication Technologies and Systems (TTS)

Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Tehnology

Field Study: Engineering in Electronics

Overview

Telecommunications technologies and systems play a critical role in the current socio-economic climate. They drive economic growth, enable global connectivity, and improve various aspects of everyday life. Services like internet access, mobile communication, data transmission, telemedicine, secured communications, or concepts like the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, edge computing, and smart cities are based on advanced telecommunications technologies. Due to the importance of this field, there is a constant need for skilled professionals to design, build, maintain, and secure telecommunications networks and systems.

Based on this fact, the Telecommunications Technologies and Systems study program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry and address the challenges of modern communication networks and technologies.

Why study TTS at TUIASI

Fundamental Telecommunication Concepts

The ability to design, configure, and manage telecommunication networks, including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and wireless networks.

Telecommunication Network Design and Management

Capability to design, configure, and manage diverse networks, encompassing LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.

IoT Technologies Skills

Proficiency in IoT technologies, covering sensor networks, IoT protocols, and device management.

Digital Communication Principles

Competence in digital communication principles, coding techniques, and modern modulation schemes.

Continuous Learning and Adaptability

Ability to self-learn, staying current with emerging telecommunications technologies and industry trends.

Study Experience

The study program offers our students a broad range of technical competencies, including the design, implementation, testing, operating, and maintenance of modern communication types of equipment, mobile networks, and optical infrastructure. Optimization and traffic management in digital networks, multimedia information processing, modulation, coding, and compression are also considered. Programming skills enable our graduates to implement software solutions for communication applications, including web design and security.

The faculty has partnerships with several companies in the fields of electronics, telecommunications, and IT where students can do practical internships. Some of the companies select students to offer them a salary during the internships.

In addition, several companies like Continental, Vitesco, Infineon, Orange, and Hella support the faculty by equipping the laboratories with hardware equipment and software tools, with training sessions held by specialist engineers and prizes for the students with the best academic results.

The proposed Bachelor program targets the following objectives:

Developing technical expertise in network design, routing, switching, wireless communication, fiber optic technologies, and data security.

Guiding students in designing and implementing telecommunication systems, encompassing both hardware and software components.

Equipping students with knowledge and skills for ensuring network security and privacy in telecommunications systems.

Exploring the design and operation of wireless communication systems, covering diverse technologies.

Encouraging research and innovation through engagement in projects and advanced studies in specialized areas.

The program focuses on both fundamentals and specialized topics related to modern and advanced telecommunication technologies and systems.

Students will also gain hands-on experience with network hardware and software. simulation and modeling of telecommunications systems. troubleshooting network optimization, and microcontroller-based applications.

What can you do with this degree?

Telecommunication technologies and systems are fundamental to various industry sectors, enabling efficient communication, data exchange, and connectivity. Some of the key industry sectors that heavily rely on or are based on telecommunication technologies and systems and offer various career opportunities are:

Telecommunications service providers, both wired and wireless, which offer voice, data, and video communication services to consumers and businesses
IT companies that use electronic and telecommunication systems to provide networking, internet, cloud computing, and data center services.
Government and public agencies rely on telecommunications for public safety, emergency services, and secure communication between government offices.
Automotive industry. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment systems, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles rely on telecommunication networks for real-time data exchange, navigation, and safety.
Military and aerospace sectors that use secure and robust telecommunication systems for communication, surveillance, and defense applications.
Financial institutions that use electronic payment systems, online banking, stock trading platforms, and secure communication networks for financial transactions.
The media industry which uses telecommunication networks for broadcasting, streaming services, content delivery, and live event coverage.
Healthcare sector where telemedicine and remote patient monitoring rely on telecommunication systems to connect healthcare professionals with patients.
Smart city infrastructure that is based on advanced and high-performance telecommunication technologies including 5G networks, Low-Power Wide-Area Network technologies like LoRaWAN and NB-IoT, high-capacity fiber optic networks, edge computing and cloud computing technologies, satellite communications, Wi-Fi Hotspots, and more.

The list of popular jobs and career paths within the field of telecommunication technologies and systems includes Network Engineer/Architect, Telecommunications Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Network Administrator, Fiber Optic Engineer, Telecom Applications Software Developer, Hardware Development Engineer, RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer, Network Hardware Test Engineer, Connected Vehicle Engineer, Embedded Software and Algorithms Developer, IoT Solutions Engineer/Architect, Hardware Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, and more.

Starting net salaries for recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in electronics or telecommunications in Romania can range from approximately 500 to 1,000 euros. Mid-level positions in electronics and telecommunication engineering may offer salaries ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 euros per month or more. For senior-level positions, such as project managers, salaries can range from 2,000 to 4,000 euros per month or more, depending on responsibilities and company size.

In general, salaries in this field are above the average salary in Romanians, which in 2023 is around 800-900 euros.

About the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Tehnology

The Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, an integral part of the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University in Iasi, is dedicated to educating students at the three levels of study (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral) and promoting science and technology, by disseminating, generating and preserving the most advanced knowledge in the fields of electronics and telecommunications, as well as in the interdisciplinary fields in which electronics and telecommunications play a significant role, at the European and international top level.

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