Network and Systems Engineering

This specialization is for students to focus on how to effectively plan, implement, administer, and support various size networks in the enterprise. This specialization provides the groundwork for professionals to pursue highly recognized industry certification. Depending upon which elective(s) a student selects, opportunities exist to receive the necessary foundation to further prepare for certification programs such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, Cisco CCNA, and CompTIA Linux+.

Students who successfully complete the NSE specialization will:

• know the principal features of Windows and the basics of enterprise networking
• be able to Install, upgrade and configure Windows
• understand the Active Directory Logical and Physical Structure of windows
• have the skills to plan and implement Active Directory structure that addresses the needs of an organization
• be able to configure network services such as DHCP, DNS, WINS, VPN, IPSec, IIS, and Proxy
• be able to manage the operation of a network from a central location, and be able to address issues such as network connectivity problems, interconnectivity among NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX networks, and Internet connectivity
• be able to identify and resolve network problems by using troubleshooting tools and utilities.

Network and Systems Engineering Specialization (15 credits)
NSE 210	Network Administration
NSE 310	Client Operating System
NSE 320	Server Operating System
NSE 405	Managing a Microsoft Network
	Approved 3-credit upper level NSE elective
Current List of Approved NSE electives:
NSE 300	Special Topics: Microsoft Security
NSE 330	Working with Cisco LAN Hardware
NSE 415	Linux Operating System
NSE 425	Advanced Directory Services
NSE 445	Advanced Network Services

To view the sequencing of the network and systems engineering specialization, please click here to view.

For information on our IT seminars, please contact:
Kim Wilhjelm
E-mail: kwilhjelm@mail.barry.edu
Phone: 954-217-3010 or 866-83-BARRY (22779)