<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student in Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management online program, you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and the ECM techniques for building and maintaining an organizational information infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to gain the skills needed to use analytical and integrative tools to develop and implement strategic plans, and develop the policies and procedures required to ensure data availability, usability, and security. Concentration coursework explores the basic elements of network security and administration, user management, enterprise network architecture, virtualization technologies, cloud computing, and IT risk management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management program requires that you possess an undergraduate degree in either computer science or information technology; if you don't have such a degree you must demonstrate a minimum of two years work experience in the field. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management is a 48-credit program. You must complete 24 core credits, 24 network management credits, and have access to a computer and the Internet. </p> <p><u>Information Technology Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EMBA 690</td><td> Strategic Management in Dynamic Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 651</td><td> Computer Systems Security Foundations</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 663</td><td> Enterprise Systems Architecture</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 621</td><td> Enterprise Data Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 640</td><td> Networking and Telecommunications</td></tr> <tr><td>PM 600</td><td> Project Management Processes in Organizations</td></tr> </table><p><u>Network Management Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CS 653</td><td> Network Security</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 642</td><td> Network Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 643</td><td> Enterprise Network Architecture</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 644</td><td> IT Governance and Risk Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 645</td><td> Virtual Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 697</td><td> Information Technology Capstone</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After successfully completing the Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management program, you could have the technical skills and knowledge needed to seek leadership roles within any organization that uses information technology. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Network administrator </li><li>Systems administrator </li><li>Systems analyst </li><li>IT manager </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>