Telecommunication engineering is a dynamic field that studies computer sciences and electrical engineering in order to have an understanding of how telecommunication systems work. Coursework can include networks, fiber optics, routing and circuit design as well as the political, managerial and ethical ramifications of these systems.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.