Network Management and Security, BS

Bachelor of Science • NETMGTSEC BS

The Network Management and Security program will prepare the graduate with the technical knowledge and skills that are required to design, install, administer, maintain, and secure network systems and computers. Students will learn to evaluate user needs, purchase and install hardware and software, design and administer networks, and implement security best practices. Hands-on coursework will provide more advanced networking and security skills in a variety of hardware and software environments. The courses in this program will cover topics directly related to the objectives of certification exams from Microsoft, Cisco, EC Council and CompTIA. Students will choose from two specialties: Network Security or Server Administration.

Foundations of Excellence - 33-34 Credits

ACES 100 - Achieving Career and Education Success 3 Credits
OR
Open Electives 3 Credits ¹ (if exempt)
COMM 120 - Presentation Techniques 3 Credits
ENGL 109 - Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 110 - Advanced Composition 3 Credits
ENGL 311 - Professional Writing 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 135 - College Algebra 3 Credits
OR
MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
OR
MATH 215 - Calculus I 4 Credits **
SOSC 201 - Diversity in Society 3 Credits
SOSC 301 - Globalization and World Diversity 3 Credits
STAT 220 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
Science Elective 3 Credits ¹

Foundations of Business - 9-10 Credits

ACCT 200 - Accounting Basics for Managers 3 Credits recommended
OR
ACCT 201 - Accounting Foundations I 4 Credits
BUSN 210 - Professional Ethics 3 Credits
MGMT 211 - Management Foundations 3 Credits

Foundations of Networking - 18 Credits

BITS 211 - Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet 3 Credits
GPMT 287 - Principles of Project Management 3 Credits
NETW 101 - PC Operating Systems 3 Credits
NETW 141 - MS Client and Server OS 3 Credits
NETW 201 - PC Maintenance and Management 3 Credits
NETW 217 - UNIX Operating Systems 3 Credits

Major - 48 Credits

IAAS 224 - Implementing Network Security 3 Credits
IAAS 240 - Cisco Cyber Operations 3 Credits
IAAS 245 - Disaster Recovery 3 Credits
NETW 151 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
NETW 152 - Cisco Routing and Switching 3 Credits
NETW 241 - MS Implement Network Infrastructure 3 Credits
NETW 251 - Cisco Enterprise Networking 3 Credits
NETW 253 - Cisco Network Programmability 3 Credits
NETW 325 - Wireless Networking and Security 3 Credits
OR
NETW 326 - IP Telephony 3 Credits
NETW 440 - Network Design and Management 3 Credits
NETW 490 - Networking Internship 3 Credits *
OR
TECH 489 - Field Experience in Technology 3 Credits *
TECH 497 - College of Technology Capstone 3 Credits

Choose one of the following Specialties:

Network Security Specialty [NWSS] - 12 Credits

OR

Server Administration Specialty [SADS] - 12 Credits

Open Electives - 10-12 Credits

Total Credits: 120

¹See “Guide To Electives “ for list of choices.

*Either NETW 490 or TECH 489 must be completed unless the experiential learning component is satisfied. An upper level technology substitution must be chosen if the experiential component is completed within a required course in the major.