MS, Information Technology in Network Management

Concentration Overview

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The Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Technology, Network Management concentration provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage large-scale computer networks. Graduates will be prepared to coordinate the vast array of software applications, hardware components and personnel that make up large scale networks.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)

MSI-5010	Foundations of Information Technology*	3
MSI-5020	Telecommunications and Networking	3
MSI-5030	Object-Oriented Application Development	3
MSI-5040	Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
MSI-5050	Principles of Database Design	3
APS-5100	Project Management for Technology	3

II. Concentration (15 Credits)

NET-5610	Designing Large-Scale Systems: Routing, Switching, and Broadband	3
NET-5620	Wireless and Mobile Networks	3
NET-5630	Pervasive and Cloud Computing	3
NET-5640	Large-Scale Network Operations, Administration, and Maintenance	3
NET-5650	Network Security	3

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-7000

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

* MSI-5010: Foundations of Information Technology is required for learners who need a refresher or who lack the prerequisite knowledge in IT as determined during the application evaluation period.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the concentration in Network Management, graduates will be able to:

• use network design techniques to develop large-scale enterprise network architectures that integrate an organization’s business processes with its IT infrastructure;
• analyze network performance using standard performance metrics, develop system benchmarks, and make recommendations for improving system efficiencies;
• evaluate and develop network contingency and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity; and
• evaluate existing and new technology and make recommendations that support the organization’s strategic plan.