MSIT in Network Management

Area of Study Overview

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The Network Management area of study 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-501	Foundations of Information Technology*	3
MSI-502	Telecommunications and Networking	3
MSI-503	Object-Oriented Application Development	3
MSI-504	Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
MSI-505	Principles of Database Design	3
APS-510	Project Management for Technology	3

II. Area of Study (15 Credits)

NET-561	Designing Large-Scale Systems: Routing, Switching, and Broadband	3
NET-562	Wireless and Mobile Networks	3
NET-563	Pervasive and Cloud Computing	3
NET-564	Large-Scale Network Operations, Administration, and Maintenance	3
NET-565	Network Security	3

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-700

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

* MSI-501: This course 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 area of study 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.