Network Architecture Master’s Degree
Majoring in network architecture gives students the skills they need to design and maintain computer networks for businesses of all kinds. They learn how to develop Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs). This program is a good choice for people who are interested in working in leadership roles where they will be responsible for network architecture design or management.
Students taking this program learn how to develop their logical thinking skills to learn how to debug and maintain the computer network systems they will be working on. Being able to think logically is an advantage if you want to work in this area, since you will need to tackle design and maintenance tasks in a step-by-step manner. Examples of the courses you would be taking in this program include:
• Advanced Network Technology: Switching
• Business Foundations
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology
• Enterprise Network Analysis
• Evolving Network Technologies
• Integrating Divergent Network Architectures
• Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
• Local Area Network Architectures
• Managing People and Technology
• Secure Network Architectures
• System Development Theory and Practice
• Technical Communications
• Virtualization for the Enterprise
• Wide Area Network Architecture
Career Options
A graduate from this program is qualified for the following jobs:
• Data Communications Specialist
• Network Architect
• Systems Analyst