Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Keller Graduate School of Management Master of Science in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Security program is designed to provide an education in networking, telecommunications, and systems management with an emphasis on security applications and processes. Courses chosen in the area of specialization could offer study in cryptography, network threat detection and prevention methods, customer privacy protection, database security applications, risk analysis processes, security management tools, security application software development, operating systems security, and business data recovery methods. The core curriculum addresses technology management strategies, managerial accounting, project management, change management, telecommunications technologies, network management, and wireless technology. In the final capstone course, students display an understanding of methods and concepts studied throughout the program through the development of an extensive research project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before you enroll in a DeVry University degree program, you may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree. Prospective students of the Master of Science in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Security program should also have fundamental computer skills.

What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete a total of 45 credits to earn the Master of Science in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Security from Keller Graduate School of Management. Classes you will likely take include database security, security applications, cryptography, information security ethics, electronic business security, operations security, information privacy, and contingency planning.

Security Course Requirement Examples could include:

• Database Security
• E-Business Security
• Information Security Law and Ethics
• Cryptography and Security Mechanisms
• Security in Systems Architecture and Applications
• Principles of Information Security and Privacy

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Completion of Keller Graduate School of Management's Master of Science in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Security program could lead to senior management or executive positions in corporate IT departments. You could be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of security programs for computer networks, databases, operating systems, or electronic business operations.

Positions you could be interested in include:

• IT security specialist
• System security analyst
• Network security manager
• Database security administrator