One Year Online Masters in Systems and Networking Management

Take the Next Step in Network and Communications Management.

Develop the skills needed to help you become a mover, shaker and decision-maker in network and communications management. Choose from two specializations: Information Security and Project Management.

Total program length varies based on the number of courses taken per 8-week session.

The coursework provides insight into managerial decision-making and manage an enterprise in a technological environment. It also focuses on aspects of communications technologies that can help you understand technology applications used in business and industry.

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying prior learning credit and an accelerated schedule, you can earn your Master Degree in as few as 1 year and 4 months.

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years and 6 months.

Get hands-on, practical experience with project management planning software as you learn to manage stakeholders, project communications, scope, schedules, budgets and risks.

Examine principles of data communications, including noise effects, multiplexing and transmission methods, while exploring networking media.

Embedded Programs Demonstrate Skills at Every Step.

Requesting this embedded option can allow you to earn a graduate certificate on the way to your Master in Network and Communications Management program at DeVry.

The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Job Opportunities with a Network and Communications Management Degree.

Network Systems Administrators are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the organization local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. This role will involve performing system monitoring, ensuring the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources, and reviewing system and application logs to verify scheduled job completions, including system backups.

As an Information Technology Manager, your role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities in electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming fields. You will oversee and strategize the IT operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across various technology-related functions.

Computer Network Architects are responsible for designing and implementing computer and information networks, including LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Your role will involve performing network modeling, analysis, planning, and capacity assessment to ensure optimal network infrastructures.

Computer Systems Analysts will analyze science, engineering, business, and data processing challenges to develop and implement solutions for complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns. Your role will involve systems management, integration functions, enhancement of existing computer systems, and evaluation of computer system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling constraints.

Course waiver availability varies by location.

These six courses make up the Information Security Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.

The Master in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Project Management program from Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:.

Model an advanced, integrated and applied understanding of project management as a discipline.

Demonstrate the skills required to scope and solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts for both projects and programs.

Manage complex and technical activities within both predictable and unpredictable environments by integrating knowledge and solutions from practitioner and academic viewpoints.

Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures and processes.

Take your ambition to the next level with a cybersecurity scholars program that helps you build your network, boost your skills and pursue the career you want.

: Master in Network and Communications Management Degree Program.

At DeVry, we offer both a hybrid5 (mix of online and in-person courses) and online model for our Master in Network and Communications Management degree programs. With our hybrid and online master degree programs, you can choose the option that best fits your learning style and schedule.

Network and communications management is a field that mixes elements of business and applied technology into a single discipline. The field centers on the management of networking and communications devices used by a business. People with an educational background in this field, such as a network and communications manager, work to maintain the functionality of these devices to oversee the efficient transmission of data between parties.

2Conferral and Assessment Data Available for all of DeVry and Keller ACBSP accredited programs.

PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. The GAC seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

4Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program.

5Program and course availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.

Keller is proud to offer project management exam preparation course PROJ605.

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

The MS in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) concentration in Computer Networks provides a broad foundation in information technology and an in-depth understanding of computer data communication and modern networking. The Computer Networks concentration courses offer a comprehensive understanding of network design and implementation, network performance analysis and management, network security, and the latest networking technology.

The program is designed to empower students with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to analyze, design, procure, manage and implement cutting-edge computer networking solutions and technologies. The online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems consists of ten courses (40 credits).