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Bachelors of Science in Network Administration
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Bachelors of Science in Network Administration (BSNA): 120 Credits
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BSNA Courses
Monday – Friday at 6PM – 10PM EST
Program Core:
BUS2400: Project Management
(Prerequisite: Must be taken in first two terms) Students will be guided through a four-phase systematic approach to project concepts, study, design, and implementation. Course work will include real world case studies that emphasize aspects of the project phases. (3 credits)
CSM535 Information Security Management
(Prereq. MSC620) The purpose of this course is to help prepare students for a successful career in public practice, industry or government by understanding how to manage, use and participate in the design of information systems. The course will also help students learn how to assess and consider the impact of IT governance, risk and compliance on accounting functions, focusing on how IT affects business processes and controls. This course serves as a preparation course for the Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) exam certification.
CS1000: Security+
(Prerequisite: IT1110) Security Plus provides students with the foundational knowledge needed within the field of Cybersecurity. This course highlights the vulnerabilities and threats organizations face today. Students will learn how to mitigate these vulnerabilities and various methods to prevent these occurrences. (3 credits)
CS1050: Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
During this course students will learn concepts regarding various types of databases. Students will also explore concepts in designing basic and advanced databases. This course will also provide students with insight regarding database connectivity with web technologies. (3 credits)
CS2350: Spreadsheet Applications
Students taking this course will learn how to use Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel to prepare databases and spreadsheet applications. (3 credits)
CS2500: Systems Analysis & Design I
Students taking this course are introduced to the analyses, methodology and tools used to translate business requirements into information systems that support the short- and long-term objectives of the enterprise. Students will learn about traditional structured analysis, object-oriented concepts and agile methods and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). They are also introduced to project management concepts and the software tools most commonly used by systems analysts. (3 credits)
CS4100: Risk Management
In this course, students will explore ethical business decision-making and risk management related to the use of technology. This course introduces students to the core concepts of information security contingency plans and risk management. (3 credits)
CS4350: Principles of Cryptography
This course provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography in computer security. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of cryptography and their use in protecting data and resources from disclosure, to guarantee the authenticity of data and messages, and to protect systems from network-based attacks. (3 credits)
IT1000: Electronics & Systems
Students taking this course will obtain a background in digital electronics, digital devices, digital circuits, safety, digital security, and will obtain an introduction to networking. (3 credits)
IT1010: Implementing & Troubleshooting OS Technology
This course is designed to prepare students for CompTIA A+ Essentials Certification examination (220-902). Topics include operating system fundamentals; operating system architecture; comparison of operating systems; the boot process; installing, configuring, supporting, and upgrading operating systems; diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, and file systems. Students will also be introduced to networking, hard drive support, and Internet concepts and configurations related to operating systems. At the conclusion of the course students will sit for the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. (3 credits)
IT1100: Network I
(Prerequisite: IT1010) This is a basic introductory course to Networking Fundamentals. Students will learn about switches, routers, and firewalls. This course is a prerequisite to Network II. Students taking this course will prepare for the CompTia Net+ certification. They will use their knowledge of networking technology for local area networks (LANS), wide area networks (WANS), and the Internet. (3 credits)
IT1110: Network II
(Prerequisite: IT1100) This is an Advanced course to Networking Fundamentals. Students will learn about Virtualization and Cloud computing, Subnets and VLANs, Wide Area Networks, and Network Risk Management. Students taking this course will obtain an understanding of networking technology for local area networks (LANS), wide area networks (WANS), and the Internet. As well as prepare them for the CompTia NET+ certification. (3 credits)
IT2000: Technical Writing for Engineers
Students taking this course will develop the skills necessary to produce clear and effective technical documents and reports. (3 credits)
IT2150: Client Configuration I
(Prerequisite: IT1010) Students taking this course will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot a desktop operating system in a network environment. This course aligns with the objectives in the Microsoft certification for client configuration. (3 credits)
IT2160: Client Configuration II
(Prerequisite: IT2150) Students taking this course will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot a desktop operating system in a network environment. This course aligns with the objectives in the Microsoft certification for client configuration. (3 credits)
IT2200: CISCO I
(Prerequisite: IT1110) Students taking this course will obtain a strong foundation in each aspect of computer networking. This course aligns with the objectives in the ICND1 blueprint from Cisco Systems. (3 credits)
IT2210: CISCO II
(Prerequisite: IT2200) Students taking this course will obtain a strong foundation in each aspect of computer networking. This course aligns with the objectives in the ICND2 blueprint from Cisco Systems. (3 credits)
IT2300: Help Desk Remote Services
Students completing this course will be able to understand concepts that a service and help desk use to solve simple to complex computer and server issues. These issues will be addressed using phone, remote services, and face to face interaction. Upon completion of the course the student will have also acquired skills necessary to measure performance and manage a service and help desk environment. (3 credits)
IT3000: LINUX Operations
Students taking this course will build the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively deploy, manage and administer servers and clients using the Linux operating system in the enterprise and to effectively integrate devices using Linux based operating systems into the enterprise network. (3 credits)
IT3100: IT Operations Management
Students in this course will explore a unifying paradigm for understanding operations based on the design and management of business process. They will learn how managers can control process structure and process drivers to achieve desired business process performance and understand which level managers have to control: cycle-time, capacity, inventory and quality. (3 credits)
IT3150: Application Development
This course introduces students to multiple areas of application development while stressing Python style, best practices and good programming habits. The course covers application development for clients and servers, databases, interfacing with popular Microsoft Office applications, the World Wide Web, the cloud and social media. (3 credits)
IT4000: Information Security Governance
Students in this course will learn the basic strategies and tools used for developing a business case for information security/information assurance governance and will learn how to develop and implement a strategy to increasingly integrate assurance functions to improve security, lower costs and ensure the preservation of the enterprise and its ability to operate. (3 credits)
NET2050: Windows Server Administration
(Prerequisite: IT1110) This course provides students with a broad understanding of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016 in an Active Directory domain environment. (3 credits)
NET2270: Network Server Installation & Configuration
(Prerequisite: NET2050) This program provides students with the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot the Microsoft system environment including administering and managing complex local and wide area networks. The course prepares students for roles as network administrators, network designers, network integrators and network analysts in the enterprise environment. (3 credits)
NET2280: Network Server Core Services
(Prerequisite:NET2050) This course is intended for students who want to learn how to configure and manage a Windows Server 2016 computing environment. This course covers Windows Server 2016 installation, management, storage, and virtualization concepts. Students will be introduced to both introductory and advanced features of installing, configuring, implementing and managing a Windows Server 2016. (3 credits)
NET4000: Designing & Implementing a Server Infrastructure
(Prerequisite:NET2050) This course covers the planning, design, and deployment of a physical and logical Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure. Students taking this course will gain the knowledge and skills to perform name resolution, application integration, optimization and automatic remediation and maintenance of network services. This course maps to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification credential. (3 credits)
NET4100: Implementing Collaboration Services
Students taking this course will obtain the knowledge and build the skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Microsoft SharePoint in the enterprise. The course also covers managing and monitoring sites and users. This course is designed to help students prepare for and pass Microsoft Certifications. (3 credits)
NET4290: Network Server Advanced Services
(Prerequisite: NET2050) Students taking this course will build the skills and knowledge necessary to implement advanced Windows Server 2016 Services in an enterprise environment. The textbook focuses on mastery of fault tolerance, load balancing, failover clustering, certificate services, and identity federation. (3 credits)
NAC4990: Networking Capstone Seminar
(Prerequisite: Can be taken in conjunction with other classes as long as it is in the last two terms)
In this capstone project course, students complete a networking project that combines multiple aspects of their bachelor program. The project requires collaboration with a team of students to manage, analyze, design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based network. The system development process is initiated with a case study included within the course structure. Students will develop a project charter that will guide them through the discovery of functional and nonfunctional requirements, the creation of a system design based on those requirements, and the development and testing of a functional network application. Students will develop a management presentation to describe the project design and justify the continuation of the project. The capstone course will involve reading, writing, discussion, as well as the preparation by students of a substantive piece of work (e.g., a senior thesis, a research paper, or a creative work.). (3 credits)
In this capstone project course, students complete a networking project that combines multiple aspects of their bachelor program. The project requires collaboration with a team of students to manage, analyze, design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based network. The system development process is initiated with a case study included within the course structure. Students will develop a project charter that will guide them through the discovery of functional and nonfunctional requirements, the creation of a system design based on those requirements, and the development and testing of a functional network application. Students will develop a management presentation to describe the project design and justify the continuation of the project. The capstone course will involve reading, writing, discussion, as well as the preparation by students of a substantive piece of work (e.g., a senior thesis, a research paper, or a creative work.). (3 credits)
General Education Courses
ENG 1020: English Composition
Students taking this course will study and discuss rhetoric, style, and composition, with special emphasis on written communication skills. Students will learn how to effectively communicate. Student will learn how to demonstrate effective writing style and composition. Students will demonstrate the ability to prepare forceful written communication using logical thinking. (3 credits)
ENG1260: Professional Communication
(Prerequisite: ENG0900, if applicable) Students taking this course will develop the ability to express themselves effectively in public and private settings. Students will learn about the various theories and strategies of effective communication. (3 credits)
LOG3570: Logic & Critical Thinking
This practical course provides students with an introduction to the art of thinking based on examining and discussing different types of reasoning and the requirements of logical consistency. (3 credits)
MAT1010: Understanding Mathematics
(Prerequisite: MAT0900, if applicable) Students taking this course will examine the fundamental principles of mathematical theory and grow to understand the logic and inter-relationship of various mathematical functions. Students will learn how to use fundamental vocabulary and symbols related to mathematics. Students will learn how to understand the relationships between various mathematical functions. (3 credits)
MAT2140: Algebra
(Prerequisites: MAT0900, if applicable; MAT1010) Students will learn algebraic problem solving, radicals, quadratic equations, polynomials, inequalities, and applied problem solving. Students will learn how to solve a system of equations by the substitution method, the addition method, and the graphing method. (3 credits)
CPL1010: Computer Literacy
Since technology is in constant flux, you must keep up with the changes to remain digitally literate which involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies. This course introduces students to computing hardware, software, devices, networks, systems, and the web via home computers, mobile devices, laptops, tablets, e-book readers, and the like. (3 credits)
ETH2050: Ethics
Students taking this course will study ethical thought and ideals, with emphasis on the central assumptions of personal and social morality. Students will also investigate ethics and related problems in industry, civil society, and the typical American community. (3 credits)
POL2020: Political Science
This course provides the student with the means and opportunity to engage their government as a concerned individual. Global political systems and principal theories will be examined and compared to events and decisions affecting each student at the local level. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to become participants in their local government and to recognize and understand the various challenges that influence local decisions. The information and skills students learn in this course may be applied to many professional fields. (3 credits)
PSY1270: Psychology
This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental principles and methods of psychology. Topics for discussion include biological basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, learning, motivation, developmental changes, personality, social behavior, and behavioral disorders. (3 credits)
ENV1010: Environmental Science
Environmental Science is a general course for non-biology majors in which students will explore the following basic principles: concepts required to understand interrelationships of the environment and the natural world; environmental problems both natural and man-made; risks associated with air, water, land pollution; health of humans and ecosystems; deforestation and climate change; overpopulation and environmental law, economics, and ethics. (3 credits)
Note(s):
All course prerequisites must be satisfied prior to admission to the program.
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https://www.an.edu/programs/master-of-science-cybersecurity/