Course Information

The master of science in networking and systems administration enables the matriculated student to study, develop, and become proficient in the practices, methodologies, and techniques used in the management of a modern IT infrastructure. The focus is on enterprise-scale problems and solutions, addressing the needs of a medium- to large organization.

The underlying principle of this program is that effective technical leadership in a modern enterprise relies on a combination of technical knowledge and an understanding of basic business concepts and processes. This program is designed for full- or part-time study through distance (online learning) or on-campus instruction. Students who take at least three courses per quarter are considered full-time and may be able to complete their coursework in one year. Part-time students may take as few as one course per quarter, and may take up to four years to complete their coursework. All students are required to complete a master’s thesis. The time required to complete the thesis varies according to the scope of the thesis, though two quarters is typical.