MS Degree Program

Area of Concentration in Computer Networks

Computer Networks have become the driving force in information systems for the knowledge industry. Computer networks, wired or wireless, are the glue that ties the system together. This concentration is for students who plan to specialize in the expanding field of computer networks and data communications. Our program stresses network security, risk management, and information storage and transfer. Degree Requirements The Computer Networks concentration requires 30 credit hours of coursework (that is, 10 graduate classes), a 9 credit hour individual research project, and successful completion of a comprehensive exam. The course listings below indicate in greater detail the content of our training in Computer Networks. The 5 required core courses are: CIS501 Information System Design CIS502 Database Management Systems CIS503 Theory of Computation CIS504 Programming Languages and 1 of the following: CIS509 Knowledge Engineering CIS510 Software Project Management 4 Area Courses are: CIS506 Advanced Operating Systems CIS507 Principles of Computer Networks CIS508 Database Network Administration and Tuning CIS520 Advanced Computer Networks and Security   1 typical CIS elective is: CIS521 Queuing and Theory Simulation   MS Research Project in CN (9 credits): CIS599A, CIS599B, and CIS599C     >> For students who lack an adequate computer science background, there may be prerequisite requirements of up to seven courses within a chosen concentration. Contact us