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Master's Degrees

Master's Degree in Network and Communications Management

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 both 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. 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 faculty, 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.

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Accelerated Schedule*
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal Schedule**
2 years
6 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours,* of qualifying prior learning credit and an accelerated schedule, you can earn your Master's Degree in as few as 1 year and 4 months.

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years and 6 months.**

*Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.

**Normal schedule assumes completion of a total of 8 semesters, enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

The Master’s in Network and Communications Management degree program covers the following:

  • 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
    Get hands-on, practical experience with project management planning software as you learn to manage stakeholders, project communications, scope, schedules, budgets and risks.
  • 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,1 which means taking fewer courses and earning your master’s faster. 

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

Accredited2 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org 

 

Student Achievement
At-a-Glance

Our Master of Network & Communications Management with a concentration in Project Management, is accredited3 by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) www.gacpm.org

Embedded Programs

Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Acquire an additional credential with our unique 2-in-1 design.4 Courses in our Information Security Graduate Gertificate Program 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 program at DeVry.

Master's
45
Credit Hours*
Graduate Certificate
25
Credit Hours*

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Job Opportunities with a Network and Communications Management Degree

 

Graduates of our Master’s in Network and Communications Management degree program may consider careers such as:

  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators

    Network Systems Administrators are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. This role will involve performing system monitoring, ensuring the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources, and reviewing system and application logs to verify scheduled job completions, including system backups.

  • Computer and Information Systems Managers

    As an Information Technology Manager, your role involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities in electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming fields. You will oversee and strategize the IT operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across various technology-related functions.

  • Computer Network Architects

    Computer Network Architects are responsible for designing and implementing computer and information networks, including LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Your role will involve performing network modeling, analysis, planning, and capacity assessment to ensure optimal network infrastructures.

  • Computer Systems Analysts

    Computer Systems Analysts will analyze science, engineering, business, and data processing challenges to develop and implement solutions for complex application problems, system administration issues, and network concerns. Your role will involve systems management, integration functions, enhancement of existing computer systems, and evaluation of computer system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling constraints.

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Program Courses

Network and Communications Management Courses

Option 1: Information Security Specialization

Program-Specific Courses
SEC571*
Principles of Information Security and Privacy
SEC573
E-Business Security
SEC591*
Disaster Recovery/Forensics and Security
SEC592*
IT Governance
Core Degree Courses
ACCT500^
Essentials of Accounting, Finance and Economics
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MIS540
Innovation Through Technology
MIS589*
Networking Concepts and Applications
NETW584
Telecommunications Law and Regulation
NETW585^*
Network Design and Management
NETW589^*
Wireless Communication Systems
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
SEC572^*
Network Security
Capstone
MIS601
Technology Management Capstone

^Students may be eligible to waive up to five courses (15 credit hours) upon review of their undergraduate degree. Course waiver availability varies by location. Visit the Course Waivers section.

*Earn 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


Four of:

PROJ585
Managing IT Projects
PROJ587
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
ACCT500^
Essentials of Accounting, Finance and Economics
HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MIS540
Innovation Through Technology
MIS589^
Networking Concepts and Applications
NETW584
Telecommunications Law and Regulation
NETW585^
Network Design and Management
NETW589^
Wireless Communication Systems
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
SEC572^
Network Security
Capstone
MIS601
Technology Management Capstone

^Students may be eligible to waive up to 15 credit hours of coursework upon review of their undergraduate degree. Eligibility and application of course waivers vary based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

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:

  • Advanced Understanding of Project Management

    Model an advanced, integrated and applied understanding of project management as a discipline.

  • Develop Innovative Solutions

    Demonstrate the skills required to scope and solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts for both projects and programs.

  • Management of Complex Activities

    Manage complex and technical activities within both predictable and unpredictable environments by integrating knowledge and solutions from practitioner and academic viewpoints.

  • Sociocultural Factors and Ethics

    Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures and processes.

  • Leadership Skills

    Apply leadership skills to promote a positive environment, motivate team members and deliver a sustained competitive advantage.

Scholars Program

Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program

Take your ambition to the next level with a cybersecurity scholars program that helps you build your network, boost your skills and pursue the career you want.

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 hybrid5 (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?

Network and communications management is a field that mixes elements of business and applied technology into a single discipline. The field centers on the management of networking and communications devices used by a business. People with an educational background in this field, such as a network and communications manager, work to maintain the functionality of these devices to oversee the efficient transmission of data between parties.

Academic Catalog
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Capstone Project
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Program Guides
Network and Communications Management: Project Management
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Network and Communications Management: Information Security
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1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

2Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

3Enrollment and Graduation Data - GAC Student Achievement Results - Available for all of DeVry and Keller’s GAC® accredited programs. PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. The GAC seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

4Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

5Program and course availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.

Keller is proud to offer project management exam preparation course PROJ605. This course provides authorized content enabling students to meet education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Faculty teaching PROJ605 have completed specialized training and have earned the ATP Instructor badge.

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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