Network Management and Security

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Program Information
The Information Technology program with a concentration in convergence technology requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
The unique program allows technical specialization in convergence technology while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
Graduates are encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work study positions are also available.
The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management and Security emphasis is a 72-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in the high demand IT fields both today and in the future.
This unique program allows technical specialization in Network Management and Security while the common core courses and required electives from other options build a broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
The Network Management and Security emphasis focuses on the theory and practice of designing, deploying, and managing network technologies, network convergence, and network security.
The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for
IT careers.
Anoka Tech's IT curriculum offers more than 90 courses in the following career concentration areas:
- Business Data Analysis
- IT Support
- Software Development
- Web Design and Development
Graduates will be encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work-study positions will also be available. The IT graduate will be highly employable. The A.A.S. degree includes General Education credits, which broaden knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.
- Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
- Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
- Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
- Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
- Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
- Apply logical reasoning to a problem.
Career Opportunities
Anoka Technical College Information Technology graduates will be specialists in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven emphasis areas. Professional standards, proper methodology and project management will be emphasized throughout the courses.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Course Prerequisites
Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
Credits
MnTC General Education Requirements
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This program requires completion of the following fifteen credits of general education from at least three goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Refer to the MnTC course list for elective courses:
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ENGL 2105
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Business and Technical Writing (Goal 1&2)
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4
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PHIL 1200
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Technology, Ethics and Society (Goal 9)
|
3
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MnTC General Education Math course (Goal 4) |
3
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MnTC Electives
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5
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First Semester
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15 |
BDAT 1005
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Data Analysis Fundamentals
|
2 |
ITEC 1003
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Network Fundamentals |
2
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ITEC 1011
|
Programming Logic and Design |
4 |
ITEC 1016 |
Web Development Technologies |
4
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TLIT 1005
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Technology Fundamentals |
3
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After completing the 15-credit core curriculum, IT students work with a faculty advisor to plan their course sequence.
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ITEC 1025 |
Project Management |
4
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ITEC 2207 |
Windows Server Administration
|
4
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ITEC 2215 |
Linux/Web Server Administration |
4
|
ITEC 2407
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Interconnecting Network Devices I
|
4
|
ITEC 2408 |
Interconnecting Network Devices II |
4
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ITEC 2411 |
Networking Scripting
|
2
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ITEC 2415
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Virtualization Technologies
|
4
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ITEC 2430
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Firewall Security
|
4
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ITEC 2440
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IDS/IPS and Auditing
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4 |
ITEC 2450
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Ethical Hacking
|
4 |
ITEC 2901 |
Integrated Capstone Project |
4
|
Part-Time Options
Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide (see the program guide PDF under the LINKS section to the right). Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence. Refer to the below PDF document for first semester part-time course options and further information.
Part-time Options Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty
The Anoka Technical College Diploma in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management and Security emphasis is a 57-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in the high demand IT fields both today and in the future.
This unique program allows technical specialization in Network Management and Security while the common core courses and required electives from other options build a broad IT foundation needed to under-stand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
The Network Management and Security diploma focuses on the theory and practice of designing, deploying, and managing network technologies, network convergence, and network security. The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
Graduates will be encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work-study positions will also be available. The IT graduate will be highly employable.
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.
- Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
- Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
- Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
- Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
- Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
Career Opportunities
Anoka Technical College Information Technology graduates will be specialists in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven emphasis areas. Professional standards, proper methodology and project management will be emphasized throughout the courses.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Course Prerequisites
Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
Credits
First Semester
|
15
|
BDAT 1005 |
Data Analysis Fundamentals |
2
|
ITEC 1003
|
Networking Fundamentals
|
2
|
ITEC 1011
|
Programming Logic & Design
|
4
|
ITEC 1016
|
Web Development Technologies
|
4
|
TLIT 1005
|
Technology Fundamentals
|
3
|
After completing the 15-credit core curriculum, IT students work with a faculty advisor to plan their course sequence.
|
ITEC 1025
|
Project Management
|
4
|
ITEC 2207
|
Window Server Administration
|
4 |
ITEC 2215
|
Linux/Web Server Administration
|
4
|
ITEC 2407
|
Internetworking Devices I
|
4
|
ITEC 2408
|
Internetworking Devices II
|
4
|
ITEC 2411
|
Networking Scripting
|
2
|
ITEC 2415
|
Virtualization Technologies
|
4
|
ITEC 2430
|
Firewall Security
|
4
|
ITEC 2440 |
IDS/IPS and Auditing
|
4 |
ITEC 2450 |
Ethical Hacking
|
4 |
ITEC 2901
|
Integrated Capstone Project
|
4
|
Part-Time Options
Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide (see the program guide PDF under the LINKS section to the right). Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence. Refer to the below PDF document for first semester part-time course options and further information.
Part-time Options
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty
Start
Fall: August, October
Spring: January, March
(Also multiple start options each semester)
Award
AAS Degree with Emphasis
Diploma
Contact
Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710