Network Systems Management
Overview
The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams.
Networking is a common factor in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems. The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams while completing the degree. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experiences and is constantly tuned to be as “cutting edge” as possible.
NSM students must complete core courses, three approved networking elective courses, and the required general education courses. Students must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or better within all courses offered in the Information Systems Technology Department to be eligible for graduation.
Program Type
Associate in Applied ScienceHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (16 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| MAT-155 |
Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| IST-164 |
Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv ID: IST-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of installing, configuring and utilizing windows networking services while exploring techniques used to design, create and implement secure communications across the networks, which may consist of multiple vendors. Emphasis is also provided on support of remote users and central management concepts. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours) |
ENG-165 |
Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-165 |
Implementing & Admini Directory Services Implementing & Admini Directory Services ID: IST-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure. |
• | 3 | ||||
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-193 |
Linux Security Administration Linux Security Administration ID: IST-193 Credit Hours: 3 This course will provide students with the skills necessary to implement and administer basic LINUX security policies, including authentication, securing network applications, system monitoring, encryption, and others. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-201 |
Cisco Internetworking Concepts Cisco Internetworking Concepts ID: IST-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (15 Credit Hours) |
IST-202 |
Cisco Router Configuration Cisco Router Configuration ID: IST-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function. |
• | 3 | |||
| CPT-180 |
Shell Scripting Shell Scripting ID: CPT-180 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of shell scripting and emphasizes the designing, coding, and testing of scripts. This course will cover shell scripting from both the command line and the Graphical User Interface. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-291 |
Fundamentals of Network Security I Fundamentals of Network Security I ID: IST-291 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of intro levels of security processes based on a security policy, emphasizing hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, security connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. The course prepares students to manage network security. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-293 |
It and Data Assurance I It and Data Assurance I ID: IST-293 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the basics of network security. Topics covered will include network vulnerabilities and threats, security planning, security technology, network security organization, as well as legal and ethical issues related to network security. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours) |
IST-203 |
Advanced Cisco Router Configuation Advanced Cisco Router Configuation ID: IST-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-260 |
Network Design Network Design ID: IST-260 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the processes and techniques required to identify the most attractive design solution of a telecommunications network--combining creativity, rigorous discipline, analysis, and synthesis--and while emphasizing the solution in terms of cost and performance. |
• | 3 | ||||
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-115 |
Humans Aspects in Cybersecurity Humans Aspects in Cybersecurity ID: IST-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course studies the human aspect of cybersecurity and the motivation behind cybercrimes. Topics include ethics, laws, policies, and psychology as it applies to cybersecurity. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-267 |
Network Vulnerability Assessment Network Vulnerability Assessment ID: IST-267 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to test network security using network vulnerability assessment tools and methods. Students will also learn how to improve network security based on the assessment results. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (7 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | • | 1 |
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| MAT-155 |
Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| IST-164 |
Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv ID: IST-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of installing, configuring and utilizing windows networking services while exploring techniques used to design, create and implement secure communications across the networks, which may consist of multiple vendors. Emphasis is also provided on support of remote users and central management concepts. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
ENG-165 |
Professional Communications Professional Communications ID: ENG-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course develops practical written, and oral professional communication skills. The course is oriented to current needs in industry and business, and assignments are drawn from students' majors. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-165 |
Implementing & Admini Directory Services Implementing & Admini Directory Services ID: IST-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
IST-193 |
Linux Security Administration Linux Security Administration ID: IST-193 Credit Hours: 3 This course will provide students with the skills necessary to implement and administer basic LINUX security policies, including authentication, securing network applications, system monitoring, encryption, and others. |
• | 3 | |||
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-201 |
Cisco Internetworking Concepts Cisco Internetworking Concepts ID: IST-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of current and emerging computer networking technology. Topics covered include safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools, Cisco routers, router programming, star topology, IP addressing, and network standards. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours) |
CPT-180 |
Shell Scripting Shell Scripting ID: CPT-180 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of shell scripting and emphasizes the designing, coding, and testing of scripts. This course will cover shell scripting from both the command line and the Graphical User Interface. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-291 |
Fundamentals of Network Security I Fundamentals of Network Security I ID: IST-291 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of intro levels of security processes based on a security policy, emphasizing hands-on skills in the areas of secure perimeter, security connectivity, security management, identity services, and intrusion detection. The course prepares students to manage network security. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-202 |
Cisco Router Configuration Cisco Router Configuration ID: IST-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet, token ring, fiber distributed data interface TCP/IP addressing protocol, dynamic routing, routing, and the network administrator's role and function. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-293 |
It and Data Assurance I It and Data Assurance I ID: IST-293 Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the basics of network security. Topics covered will include network vulnerabilities and threats, security planning, security technology, network security organization, as well as legal and ethical issues related to network security. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-260 |
Network Design Network Design ID: IST-260 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the processes and techniques required to identify the most attractive design solution of a telecommunications network--combining creativity, rigorous discipline, analysis, and synthesis--and while emphasizing the solution in terms of cost and performance. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-203 |
Advanced Cisco Router Configuation Advanced Cisco Router Configuation ID: IST-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of configuring Cisco routers. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 8 (9 Credit Hours) |
PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| IST-115 |
Humans Aspects in Cybersecurity Humans Aspects in Cybersecurity ID: IST-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course studies the human aspect of cybersecurity and the motivation behind cybercrimes. Topics include ethics, laws, policies, and psychology as it applies to cybersecurity. |
• | 3 | ||||
| IST-267 |
Network Vulnerability Assessment Network Vulnerability Assessment ID: IST-267 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to test network security using network vulnerability assessment tools and methods. Students will also learn how to improve network security based on the assessment results. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the workforce
Students who complete this program can a job working in distributed processing, online systems, teleprocessing, terminal-based systems, and real-time systems.
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The Network Systems Management curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully pass several major industry certification exams while completing the degree.