Curriculum Overview

NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

The Network and Systems Engineering specialization focuses 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 networking with windows
• 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 Windows 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 Windows troubleshooting tools and utilities

PREREQUISITE COURSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 credits   

NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION. . . . 21 credits

Current List of Approved NSE Electives:

* Advanced students may earn credits for the CAT102, IT190, or IT200 courses by test-out examination or IT professional and industry certifications. Please reference the Credit by Examination policy for test-out examination.