Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Network Management Specialization

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in top demand.

Outcomes:

• Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations
• Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements
• Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems
• Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization, and maintenance of modern database systems
• Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology
• Create and design Enterprise Architecture
• Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language
• Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan
• Define and explain current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network managementsoftware

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

ECON210	Principles of Macroeconomics	4.5
ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
ENGL206	Technical and Professional Writing	4.5
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
LITR201	Literature: A Reflection of Life	4.5
	or
HUMN201	Introduction to the Fine Arts I	4.5
MATH109	Introduction to Algebra	4.5
MATH112	Analytic College Algebra	4.5
MATH203	Applications of Discrete Mathematics	4.5
MATH301	Data Driven Statistics	4.5
PHIL306	Ethics for the Information Age	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Lab - Science and Technology	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability	1.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CS126	Unix Fundamentals	4
CS250	Fundamentals of Database Systems	4
	or
CS251	Fundamentals of Database Systems	4
CS362	Structured Query Language for Data Management	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	4
EM208	Web Development I	4
IT106	Introduction to Programming Logic	4
IT110	Introduction to Programming	4
IT140	Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments	4
	or
	IT Elective
IT245	Introduction to Network Management	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
IT401	Information Technology Architectures	4
IT425	Systems Analysis, Design and Integration	4
MPM210	Introduction to Project Management	6
	Total Credit Hours:	54

Courses: Specialization

CS345	UNIX Systems Programming	4
CS352	Advanced Database Systems	4
CSS200	Principles of Network Security	4
IT190	Introduction to IT	4
IT205	Fundamentals of Networking	4
IT225	IT Support Systems	4
IT300	Computer Networks and Communications	4
	or
IT302	Computer Networks and Communications	4
IT326	Network Infrastructure Administration	4
IT327	Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure	4
IT329	Network Infrastructure Design	4
IT458	Disaster Recovery	4
IT487	IT Capstone I	4
IT488	IT Capstone II	4
EBUS308	Introduction to e-Business	4
MPM344	Project Risk Management	4
	or
	IT Elective (4)
MPM357	Project Performance and Quality Assurance	4
	or
	IT Elective 2 (4)
	Total Credit Hours:	64

Students choosing a Project Management focus will take the courses listed below in the Project Management track in place of IT 190, IT 225, IT 487, IT 488, EBUS 308:

MPM332	Organizational Leadership	4
MPM346	Contracts and Procurement	4
MPM434	Project Scheduling and Cost	6
MPM468	HR Project Management	6

Total Credit Hours: 184

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus