Network Management Degree Program Specialization

Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Network Management

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges, and senior level personnel who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued.

Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in areas of IT that are of critical importance in today’s increasingly specialized marketplace.

The MSIT core curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of both the ever growing challenges that enterprises are facing and the critical information technologies that they can choose and apply to effectively manage those challenges in a dynamic environment. You will then be given the opportunity to learn a deep knowledge in network management by taking 20 credit hours of specialization courses specifically designed to equip you with valuable subject-area expertise.

Maintaining a Professional Focus
The MSIT with a specialization in Network Management is designed for students with a desire to develop professional skills in the main functional area of network management.

Networks provide the infrastructure to securely store, retrieve and transmit information throughout an organization, bringing people from remote locations together to securely, effectively and efficiently accomplish the mission of the organization. This Master's degree in IT with a concentration in Network Management program focuses on preparing competent and ethical professionals who are skilled in analyzing the needs of an enterprise-wide organization, designing the equipment and technologies required, and planning the implementation of the resulting infrastructure.

What You Will Study
Specialization courses in this program focuses on a number of substantive areas applicable to the area of network management. Master's in IT - Network Management course content has been designed to help students investigate new changes in technologies, such as cloud computing, virtual servers, wireless protocols, satellites and the Internet. For example:

• In Network Security, students can conduct an in‐depth analysis of privacy, integrity, availability and non‐repudiation within a network environment.
• In Network Administration, students can study user management, backup management and high‐reliability configuration system security while addressing network issues such as addressing and routing and Windows‐UNIX interoperability.

Other specialization courses in the MSIT/Network Management program include:

• Enterprise Network Architecture
• IT Governance and Risk Management
• Virtual Systems

Advancing Your Industry-Current Credentials
In addition to the core and specialization courses, students in this program select 4 credit hours from advanced level business, computer science or information technology courses. Successful completion of the MSIT program with a specialization in Network Management can provide students with an applicable foundation of business-related knowledge and skills, including how to:

• Analyze the needs and mission of an organization and document the organization’s requirements for a network infrastructure.
• Evaluate the capabilities of various networking technologies, equipment and software and recommend their appropriate use in an enterprise-wide network. 
• Design and plan the implementation and management of an enterprise network infrastructure for an organization, assuring its security, integrity and availability, while integrating successful new technologies, like wireless computing, virtual servers, cloud computing and software as a service. 
• Plan and manage the development of applications that access data from multiple locations using different types of devices.

The CTU Master of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide technical depth in the issues and concerns for enterprise level solutions. In order to achieve this depth a solid foundation in computer science (CS) or information technology (IT) is required. Students without a CS or IT undergraduate degree must demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the field.

Who Will Teach Your Courses
In addition to a quality curriculum based on industry standards, courses in Colorado Technical University’s MSIT program were developed and are taught by a faculty comprised of many experienced IT professionals who bring an impressive range of experience into their classrooms. Their firsthand knowledge and perspectives can offer students the opportunity to learn from individuals willing to share their understanding of the qualities and skills sought in today's business environment.

To learn more about CTU, our Master’s degree in Network Management program or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.