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Proposed Program of Study - Masters Student

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Name: Sothearith Im

Primary Focus: Telecommunications Management

Secondary Focus: Public Administration

Date of Matriculation: Proposed Date of Graduation: June, 2005

Previous Professional Positions: Head of Department of Media and Communications, Royal University of Phnom Penh.

Career Goal(s): University Instructor, Government Officer, or TV Director

Program Objectives (These are to reflect primary and secondary focus)

1. By taking these classes, I will be able to demonstrate my skills and knowledge in the field of telecommunications management and put them into real practice through teaching at the university as well as working at any telecommunication companies.

2. By taking these classes, I will be able to extend my skills and knowledge in the field of public administration so that I will be able to work as government officer or television station director.

We the undersigned, have agreed to accept the following program of study for the student indicated herewith. Diagnostic and/or comprehensive examinations will be based on student objectives as stated, required and elective course work, and recommended readings. Minor changes in the program of study may be made with the approval of the Chair; major changes will be brought to he committee at the discretion of the chair.

Program Committee (Signatures of Approval)

Chair (TCOM) Dr. Greg Newton

TCOM Dr. Drew McDaniel

TCOM Mr. Joe Richie

Student Signature of Agreement _________________ Date _____________

Primary Focus

I. Required Course Work

TCOM 501 Introduction to Graduate Studies (1 credit hour) 2003-4
TCOM 601 Introduction to Research (5 credit hours) 2003-4

II. Course Work in Telecommunications

TCOM 751 Telecommunications Management (5 credit hours) 2003-4
TCOM 610 Audio and Video Production (5 credit hours) 2003-4
TCOM 767 Comparative System of Telecommunications (5 credit hours) 2003-4
TCOM 755 Broadcast and Cable Programming (5 credit hours) 2003-4
TCOM 759 Audience Research (5 credit hours) 2003-4
TCOM 561 Telecommunication Financial Management (4 credit hours) 2004-5

III. Course Work Outside Telecommunications (Minimum of 8 hours)

MGT 500 Management (4 credit hours) 2003-4
MGT 540 Organizational Behavior (4 credit hours) 2003-4
POLS 510 Policy Analysis (5 credit hours) 2004-5
POLS 586 Public Budgeting (5 credit hours) 2004-5
POLS 620 Public Administration (5 credit hours) 2004-5

*Comprehensive Exam (6 Cerdit hours)

*Note: A Thesis is not required. You may choose to take a 6 hour comprehensive examination