Network Management, AAS
A25590N
Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Network Management program, a graduate should be able to:
- Configure networks and devices for optimal performance.
- Manage wireless and wired networks.
- Complete a networking project from the definition phase through implementation.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Network Management is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students will need access to a computer to complete work outside the classroom. In addition to textbooks, students will be required to provide their own portable storage media, for most classes.
For More Information
The Network Management program is in the Business and Computer Technologies Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6879, or visit us at our web site at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
| ACA 111 | College Student Success |
1
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Programming, and Database, Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 115 | Information Systems Business Concepts |
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
5
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Second Semester
| | Elective 1 | | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting |
3
| 3 |
| NET 126 | Routing Basics |
5
| 3 |
| NET 130 | Convergence Concepts |
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15 |
Third Semester
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTI 140 | Virtualization Concepts |
5
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 9 |
Fourth Semester
| | Elective 2 | | 3 |
| NET 225 | Routing & Switching I |
5
| 3 |
| NOS 230 | Windows Administration I |
4
| 3 |
| SEC 160 | Security Administration I |
4
| 3 |
| | Math Elective | | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 15-16 |
Fifth Semester
| CSC 121 | Python Programming |
5
| 3 |
| NET 289 | Networking Project |
5
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3
| 3 |
| | Major Elective | | 1 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Elective |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 13 |
Total Credit Hours: 65-66
Electives
Elective 1
Select one of the following:
| CTI 115 | Computer Systems Foundation |
4
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
5
| 3 |
Elective 2
Select one of the following:
| CTI 141 | Cloud and Storage Concepts |
5
| 3 |
| CTI 240 | Virtualization Administration I |
5
| 3 |
Math Electives
Select one of the following:
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
5
| 4 |
Major Electives
Select one of the following:
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
Choose one course from the
Humanities/Fine Arts list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
Choose one course from the Social/Behavioral Science list of Optional General Education Courses for AAS Programs.