In this era of increased use of telecommunication, M.Sc in Telecom Technology graduates have huge scope of higher studies in various level such as M.E, M.Tech, M.Phil and Ph.D. Apart from the various alternative higher study options, they also have good scope in various employment areas including  broadcasting & manufacturing sector and communication sector.

Higher Study options after M.Sc in Telecom Technology

• Master of Engineering in Telecommunication
• Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Microwave and Radar Engineering
• Master of Philosophy in Communication
• Master of Technology in Advanced Communication Systems
• Master of Technology in Digital Communication Engineering
• Master of Technology in Communication Systems
• Master of Technology in Information and Communication System
• Master in Communication Studies (MCS)
• Master of Technology in Photonics
• Master of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering
• Master of Technology in Telematics and Signal Processing
• Master of Business Administration in Communication Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Converging Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Telecommunication
• Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Systems
• Doctor of Philosophy in Fiber Optics and Optical Communication

Career Avenues after M.Sc in Telecom Technology

These graduates have numerous job openings in various employment areas such as Wired Telephone Services, Broadcasting Service Providers, Computer Networking Firms, Internet Service Providers, Military Communications, Satellite TV Companies, Telecom Equipment Industries, Wireless Telecommunication Companies, and so on. Some of the prominent firms in the field of Telecom Technology include

• Astra Microwave
• Atharva Infracomm India Ltd
• Avaya Global
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)
• Bharti Airtel
• Gemini Communications
• Goldstone Infratech Ltd
• HFCL Infotel
• All India Radio (AIR)
• Idea Cellular
• India Telecom Infra Ltd
• Intelligent Communication System India Ltd (ICSIL)
• ITI Ltd
• Kavveri Telecom
• Krone Communications
• Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL)
• Millennium Telecom Ltd
• Mobile Telecommunications Ltd
• Nelco
• Nu Tek
• OnMobile Global
• Railtel Corporation of India Ltd
• Reliance Communications
• Shyam Telecom
• Spice Communications
• Tata Communications
• Tata Tele services
• Telecommunications Consultants (India) Ltd
• Valiant Communications
• XL Telecom & Energy Limited

M.Sc in Telecom Technology graduates can enter into these firms in various job profiles such as

• Central Office Engineer
• Embedded Software Engineer
• Network Technician Support Engineer
• Outside Plant Engineer
• Systems Analyst
• Senior Data Planning Engineer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Service Desk Engineer
• Switch Operations Group Technician
• Telecom Engineer
• Telecom Equipment Engineer
• Telecom Security Expert

The remunerations in these firms are also considered to be really good. As a fresher in the Telecom industry, M.Sc graduates can grab a monthly salary of about Rs. 15000 to Rs. 20,000/-. With one gaining experience, one can even earn a 6 digit salary per month within 2 – 3 years.