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MS in Network Engineering and Management

Master of Science 2011-2012

Network Engineering and Management

The MS in Network Engineering and Management trains professionals to meet current industry demands for innovative network designs and the development of new network applications and services for business enterprises and the network providers that serve them. This program offers theoretical and applied study of the design, configuration and management of converged communication networks. Students completing this degree program have a thorough understanding of the technical and operational aspects of networks as well as the foundational theory of voice/data communications and network management.

After completing a common set of foundation courses, students can specialize in a variety of technical areas including network protocols, analysis, management, and security on both wired and wireless network infrastructures. Students can gain experience with network devices and servers in lab facilities focused on enterprise network, security, and multimedia network services. Through a combined emphasis on both theory and hands-on laboratory experiences, students gain expertise in a variety of specialized networking technologies, including the Internet, private network, and local area network arenas. Students who do not already have industry certifications in networking will also be guided by their faculty advisor through the process of selection and testing to pursue these certifications after appropriate coursework has been completed. Students acquire a broad range of skills including:

  • A solid foundation in network design and operations
  • A thorough understanding of security issues on both wired and wireless networks
  • A comparative analysis of current carrier network service offerings, with an understanding of the service level vs. pricing tradeoffs inherent in each service
  • A detailed understanding of the function, operations and management of network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, access points, and servers
  • A strategic view of future networking trends in the Internet, wireless, security and local network services arenas

Learn more about admission to this program.

Online Learning Options
This degree can be completed entirely online. CDM online degrees are delivered mostly through COL-enabled courses, although other delivery technologies are also used. If a course is COL-enabled, any student registered in the course has access to the course playback. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the COL resource wherever available. To complete this degree a student may take any combination of online and on campus courses. For more information on online learning at CDM visit the Online Learning page.
Course Legend
Course Requirements
Prerequisite Phase
The goal of the prerequisite phase is to give students the background necessary for starting the graduate program. These prerequisite phase requirements can be fulfilled in one of three ways:
  • The student takes the course and earns a grade of B- or higher
  • The student takes a Graduate Assessment Exam (GAE) to test out of the course
  • The faculty advisor waives the course because of equivalent academic background or work experience.

All students are blocked from enrolling in Graduate Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites. Students must submit an online Change of Status request (through myCDM) when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed.

CSC 211
OR CSC 261
OR Any more advanced Programming course
TDC 311
OR CSC 373
TDC 261
TDC 363
Foundation Phase
TDC 460
TDC 463
TDC 464
By taking these courses and receiving a grade of B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Foundation Phase. If a student receives a grade below B- but better than or equal to C- for a Foundation Phase course, the student is given an option to take a course-specific core competency exam to pass the failed course. If the student fails the exam, the student must retake the failed course. The student can take an exam only once for each failed course. There is no other core examination in the Foundation Phase.

Students in the Foundation Phase may register for a maximum of four Advanced Phase courses.

Advanced Phase
TDC 477
TDC 511
TDC 560
TDC 563
Major electives
Students must complete 3 TDC courses from the range TDC 430 to TDC 599. A minimum of 2 courses must be 500-level.
CDM Open Electives
Students must complete 2 CDM open electives. Elective courses are in the range of 420-699 (excluding TDC 425) and must be from the College of CDM. Elective courses must not have been otherwise used to satisfy degree requirements. Credit for courses taken outside of the school will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor. Any course required for the student’s concentration but taken as part of the requirements of another degree earned by the student may be waived, but cannot be used for elective credit.
Capstone
TDC 594
Degree Requirements
Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:
  • complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours (generally 13 courses) beyond the Prerequisite Phase
  • earn a grade of B- or better in each Prerequisite Phase course
  • earn a grade of C- or better in all graduate courses beyond the Foundation Phase
  • earn a grade of B- or better in each Foundation Phase course. If a student receives a grade below B- but better than or equal to a C- for a Foundation Phase course, the student is given an option to take a course-specific core competency exam to pass the failed course. If the student fails the exam, the student must retake the failed course. The student can take an exam only once for each failed course.
  • maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree
  • achieve a graduate GPA of 2.50 or higher at the completion of all other requirements
  • students pursuing their second master's degree must complete 52 graduate credit hours (generally 13 courses) beyond their first master's degree.

Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.

For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook in the Course Catalog.