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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Network Management Specialization

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program provides instruction in computer system architecture, networking, database and security, as well as broad technical subjects such as programming, network management, system administration, cloud computing, IT system development, project management and ethics. This program has a General Track and six specializations: Data Management, Network Management, Security, Software Application Programming, Software System Engineering, and Web Development.

The BSIT program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as professionals to a variety of technical roles, which can include planning, designing, developing, integrating, configuring, administrating, and supporting various types of enterprise information systems, ranging from email and any type of data servers, to cloud computing based mission critical business specific IT applications and services, within the various fields of information technology and the high-tech industry.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

 

Outcomes

General:

  • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  • Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.

Specialization Learning Outcomes:

Network Management:

  • Identify the capabilities of various networking technologies and cloud computing based applications and recommend their appropriate use in the context of Information Technology

Degree Requirements

Courses - General Education

COMS201Technical and Professional Writing

4.5
ELEELEHUMNHumanities Elective

4.5
ELEELESCIScience Elective

4.5
ELEELESCI1Science Elective 1

4.5
ELEELESCILABScience Lab Elective

1.5
ELEELESCILAB1Science Lab Elective 1

1.5
ELEELESOCSocial Science Elective

4.5
ELEELEUSUS History/US Government Elective

4.5
ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
MATH109Introduction to Algebra

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH225Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics

4.5
PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
 
HUMELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses - Core

CS126Unix Fundamentals

4

 
CS251Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

or
CS250Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

 
CS362Structured Query Language for Data Management

4

CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT106Introduction to Programming Logic

4

 
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

or
IT Elective
 
IT190Introduction to IT

4

IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

IT401Information Technology Architectures

4

IT425Systems Analysis, Design and Integration

4

MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

Total Credit Hours:54

Courses: Specialization

CS345UNIX Systems Programming

4

CS352Advanced Database Systems

4

CSS200Principles of Network Security

4

DMKT305Internet Data Analysis for Business

4
IT175Introduction to Cloud Computing

4

IT225IT Support Systems

4

IT304Computer Networks and Communications

4
IT326Network Infrastructure Administration

4

IT327Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

4

IT329Network Infrastructure Design

4

IT458Disaster Recovery

4

IT487IT Capstone I

4

IT488IT Capstone II

4

 
MPM344Project Risk Management

4

or
IT Elective (4)

4
 
MPM357Project Performance and Quality Assurance

4

or
IT Elective
ELE BSIT Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:64

Total Credit Hours: 184

 

Locations

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

Area of Study

  • Information Technology

Degree Level

  • Bachelor