Qi Yu, Graduate Program Director
(585) 475-6929, qyuvks@rit.edu
Program overview
The advanced certificate in networking, planning and design provides the knowledge and expertise needed to seek careers that require foundation knowledge of enterprise network architectures and administration, emerging network technologies, the network design process, and project management. Students completing this certificate are able to design and implement plans for sophisticated network design projects; understand and work with emerging technologies in networking and system administration; and develop, test, and implement a network model that simulates the performance of an enterprise scale network.
Plan of study
The program consists of four courses, all of which may be later applied to the MS in networking and system administration.
Curriculum
Networking, planning and design, advanced certificate, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| NSSA-602 | Enterprise Computing | 3 |
| DECS-744 | Project Management | 3 |
| NSSA-620 | Emerging Computing and Networking Technologies | 3 |
| NSSA-715 | Network Design and Performance | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the advanced certificate in networking, planning and design, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete a graduate application.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college with course work or extensive work experience in networking, systems administration, and programming in C++; experience in OS scripting (Perl preferred) is beneficial.
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- While GRE scores are not required, they are strongly recommended for applicants seeking admission whose undergraduate GPA does not meet the minimum requirement. Relevant work experience can also strengthen a candidate’s application for admission.
Additional information
Study options
This certificate is intended for part-time study; therefore, RIT cannot issue I-20 paperwork. International students may study part-time through online learning. Courses are available both on campus and online.
Gainful employment
Information regarding costs and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code and occupational profiles for this program can be viewed at www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/gedt/2017-2018/network-planning-and-design.html.
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
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 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 four courses. The certificate may be completed separately or these courses may be applied to the MS in networking and system administration.
This certificate is intended for part-time study; therefore, RIT cannot issue I-20 paperwork for it. International students may study part-time through online learning.
Curriculum
Network planning and design, advanced certificate, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 0106-744 | Project Management | 4 |
| 4055-817 | Emerging Network Technologies | 4 |
| 4055-850 | Network Design and Performance | 4 |
| 4055-883 | Enterprise Networking | 4 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 12 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the advanced certificate in network planning and design, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with course work or extensive work experience in networking, systems administration, and programming in C++; experience in OS scripting (Perl preferred) is beneficial,
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or a first class degree from a foreign university),
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Complete a graduate application.
While GRE scores are not required, they are strongly suggested for applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA than required. Strong scores, or a proven record of achieving a grade of B or better in more recent course work, could strengthen a candidate's application for admission.
Additional information
Study options
The courses for this advanced certificate are available both on campus and online.