Online Study
Network Planning and Design
Program Overview
The advanced certificate in network planning and design provides students with the knowledge and expertise needed to seek careers in project management, emerging network technologies, network design and enterprise networking. Students completing this program will be able to:
* Design and implement project management plans for sophisticated network design projects,* understand and work with some of the emerging technologies in networking and system administration,
* develop, test and implement a network model to simulate the performance of an enterprise scale network,
* and develop and implement the security policies and procedures that surround an enterprise scale network.
This program consists of a four-course sequence for those with prerequisite knowledge, and is available in either an online or on-campus format. The online availability of this program will provide a career-enhancing educational opportunity to those who are currently employed in a computing field. If desired, the four courses in the certificate transfer into master of science in networking, security, and systems administration, the master of science in computing security and information assurance, or the master of science program in information technology.
Curriculum Review
The advanced certificate program of study consists of four courses (16 quarter credit hours):
Courses:
• 0106-744 Project Management
• 4055-817 Emerging Network Technologies
• 4055-850 Network Design and Performance
• 4055-883 Enterprise Security
Admission Requirements
• Applicants should have a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Applicants should have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the 4.0 scale.
• Applicants with a GPA that is less than 3.0 may be considered, but may be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) exam.
• Applicants must submit a graduate application, including official transcripts, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.
• International students must submit TOEFL scores of 570 or higher (paper-based) or 230 or higher (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based). Applicants with exceptionally strong academic records may be admitted conditionally. However, the Michigan test will be required for course placement, and these applicants will be required to take a prescribed program of study in English along with a reduced course load in the program.