Telecom forum

Telecommunication forum is a studia generalia course hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Engineering in Aalto University.

Course contents

The course handles hot topics in deep technology, particularly in the context of telecommunications, Internet and wireless information technology including global and national trends, product, business and technology strategies and covers issues from recent advances in research to the social, economic and legal impact of the application of the latest technology. The guest speakers are leaders in their fields, scientists, innovators, and business and technology officers in their companies.

Learning outcomes

The student can discuss critically the general strategy and policy issues of communications technology, particularly in the context of telecommunications, Internet, and wireless information technology.

Course material

Lecture material available online.

Teaching schedule

Lectures online on Tuesdays 16:15–18:00.

Completion methods

Attending lectures and writing lecture diaries. The lecture diary has deadlines.

More information in the Aalto University study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.