Managing communications systems is a challenging job. The telecommunications manager must balance the interests of business, technical, regulatory and applications aspects of connectivity, as well as maintain network security. The challenge has intensified as recent growth in wide area networks, e.g. the Internet, has revolutionized the conduct of business.
National studies conducted by the United States Department of Labor, professional associations as well as recent employer surveys conducted by the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association, identify telecommunications technology and information management as a critical field where educational resources are severely lacking.