Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Network Architecture specialization

Develop the skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain diverse network environments that meet business needs. This Network Architecture master's specialization focuses on Internet, intranet, and extranet design, emerging network technologies, and the integration of divergent and disparate networks. The curriculum is based on the vendor-neutral concepts of network architecture, but also includes a Virtual Lab Environment that offers hands-on experience with vendor-specific network solutions. You will have the opportunity to acquire skills in designing, planning, and maintaining local and wide-area networks (LANs and WANs), and developing and implementing information security and disaster recovery plans. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior management or team leader roles in network management and administration, or network architecture and design.

Credit for prior learning may save you substantial time and money.

Don't relearn what you already know. Certifications like the CCNP® may position you to use Capella's Prior Learning Assessment process to demonstrate skills and knowledge that match the competencies of specific courses in your degree program.** Your enrollment counselor can provide details.

Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• TS5004 - Technical Communications
• TS5010 - Introduction to Enterprise Application Architecture
• TS5011 - Managing People and Technology
• TS5130 - System Development Theory and Practice
• TS5160 - Business Foundations
• TS5536 - Ethical and Legal Considerations in Information Technology

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• Choose five from the following courses:
• TS5321 - Local Area Network Architectures
• TS5322 - Wide Area Network Architectures
• TS5323 - Integrating Divergent Network Architectures
• TS5324 - Evolving Network Technologies
• TS5325 - Enterprise Network Analysis
• T55327 - Secure Network Architectures
• TS5328 - Virtualization for the Enterprise
• TS5521 - Advanced Network Technology: Switching
• TS5999 - Current Trends in Information Technology

Capstone Course (taken during the learner's final quarter)

• TS5920 - Network Architecture Capstone* - 4 quarter credits

**Residents of Washington may receive credit for prior learning by these means only in the bachelor's and MBA programs.

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