Take the Next Step in Network and Communications Management
Develop the skills needed to help you become a mover, shaker and decision-maker in network and communications management. The Master’s in Network and Communications Management program at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management can help you build on your foundational knowledge to expand your skillset in IT networking and communications. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of paths within this field, including organizational security, e-commerce system development and applied technology for organizational benefits. Choose from two specializations, Information Security and Project Management.
Our online Master’s in Network and Communications Management degree program is appropriate for those with or without communications technology or networking experience. It’s designed to help you develop and improve managerial skills and build your technical knowledge in network and communications technology.
Get to Know Our Master’s in Network and Communications Management Degree Program
Our Master’s in Network and Communications Management program offers specializations that may align with your professional and personal interests and provide flexibility in customizing your program. We also offer a technical prerequisite skills course for those who don’t have a network and communications background to help develop your understanding of the field. Total program length varies based on the number of courses taken per 8-week session.
With the support of our experienced professors, you can learn how to use network and communications management to reduce costs, improve customer service and enhance operational efficiencies. The coursework provides insight into managerial decision-making and how to manage an enterprise in a technological environment. It also focuses on aspects of communications technologies that can help you understand technology applications used in business and industry.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
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What You'll Learn
The Master’s in Network and Communications Management degree program covers the following:
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Technical Skills
Explore ways to use software packages to analyze financial data, see trends, create portfolios and make forecasts. -
Managerial Skills
Allocate financial and human resources, manage risk, and analyze business opportunities. -
Project Management
Apply basic project management techniques through project planning software. -
Communications and Networking
Examine principles of data communications, including noise effects, multiplexing and transmission methods, while exploring networking media.
Credit for What You Already Know
At Keller, your educational and professional experience matter. If you’ve earned a qualifying bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible for course waivers,☥ which means taking fewer courses and earning your master’s faster.
Our Master’s Degree in Network and Communications Management has earned this accreditation. Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Our Master’s Degree in Network and Communications Management with a Specialization in Project Management has earned this accreditation. Accredited** by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education (GAC) www.pmi.org
Acquire an additional credential with our unique 2-in-1 design1. Courses in our Information Security graduate certificate are embedded within the Master’s in Network and Communications Management program if you choose the Information Security specialization. Requesting this embedded option can allow you to earn a graduate certificate on the way to your Master's in Network and Communications Management at DeVry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Master’s in Network and Communications Management degree program may consider careers such as:
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
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Computer Network Support Specialist
Learn more about careers in Network and Communications Management
Option 1: Information Security Specialization
Program-Specific Courses
SEC5712 | Principles of Information Security and Privacy |
SEC573 | E-Business Security |
SEC5912 | Disaster Recovery/Forensics and Security |
SEC5922 | IT Governance |
Core Degree Courses
ACCT504 | Accounting and Finance: Managerial Use and Analysis |
HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
MIS5892,3 | Networking Concepts and Applications |
NETW5832,3 | Strategic Management of Technology |
NETW584 | Telecommunications Law and Regulation |
NETW5853 | Network Design and Management |
NETW5893 | Wireless Communication Systems |
NETW5903 | IP Telephony/VoIP |
PROJ586 | Project Management Systems |
SEC5722,3 | Network Security |
Capstone
MIS601 | Technology Management Capstone |
2Earn your master’s and get a graduate certificate along the way. These six courses make up the Information Security Graduate Certificate, which is embedded in this program, allowing you to leave with two credentials in one.
Option 2: Project Management Specialization
Program-Specific Courses
PROJ584 | Managing Software Development Projects |
PROJ587 | Advanced Program Management |
PROJ592 | Project Cost and Schedule Control |
PROJ595 | Project Risk Management |
PROJ598 | Contract and Procurement Management |
PROJ605 | Project Management Exam Preparation |
Core Degree Courses
ACCT504 | Accounting and Finance: Managerial Use and Analysis |
HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
MIS5893 | Networking Concepts and Applications |
NETW5833 | Strategic Management of Technology |
NETW584 | Telecommunications Law and Regulation |
NETW5853 | Network Design and Management |
NETW5893 | Wireless Communication Systems |
NETW5903 | IP Telephony/VoIP |
PROJ586 | Project Management Systems |
SEC5723 | Network Security |
Capstone
MIS601 | Technology Management Capstone |
Project Management Specialization - Mission Statement and Outcomes
The mission of DeVry's Keller Graduate School of Management’s project management specialization is to educate students with relevant project and program management knowledge, tools and techniques required to lead successful projects and programs within the global business environment.
The Master's in Network and Communications Management with a specialization in Project Management program from Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:
Integrated Understanding of PM
Model an advanced and integrated understanding of the project management discipline and its interface with other disciplines and research developments.
Interpret Relevant Strategic Concepts
Apply the skills required to solve complex problems and interpret relevant strategic concepts to realize objectives and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts.
Professional Conduct
Demonstrate professional conduct and accountability during the management of complex and technical activities and projects.
Sociocultural Factors and Ethics
Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues, and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures and processes.
FAQs: Master's in Network and Communications Management Degree Program
Can I earn a Master's in Network and Communications Management online?
Yes! At DeVry, we offer both a hybrid (mix of online and in-person courses) and online model for our Master's in Network and Communications Management degree programs. With our hybrid and online master's degree programs, you can choose the option that best fits your learning style and schedule.
What is Network and Communications Management?
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Program Overview
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