Anoka Technical College's Network Management and Security program allows technical specialization in convergence technology with a focus on designing, deploying, and managing network technologies, network convergence and network security.
The program was developed through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
Students graduate prepared to work in network support careers with skills in project management, critical thinking, teamwork and a broad base of foundational IT knowledge.
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota
Potential Jobs:
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
- Systems Specialist
- Network Technician
Salary Information:
People in this occupation earn an average of $24.38 to $39.79 per hour.
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at careerwise.minnstate.edu.
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Program Details
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.
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 AAS. 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.
- 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.
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.
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Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
MnTC General Education Requirements
This program requires completion of the following twenty-two credits of general education from at least three goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing (Goal 1&2) | 4 |
| PHIL 1200 | Technology, Ethics and Society (Goal 9) | 3 |
| MnTC General Education Math course (Goal 4) | 3 | |
| MnTC Electives | 5 | |
Program Sequence Fall Start
| Fall Semester | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| MnTC Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester |
20 | |
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing | 4 |
| ITEC 2407 | Internetworking Device I | 4 |
| ITEC 2408 | Internetworking Device II | 4 |
| ITEC 2430 | Firewall Security | 4 |
| ITEC 2450 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
18 | |
| ITEC 2207 | Windows Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2215 | Linux/Web Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2411 | Network Scripting | 2 |
| ITEC 2415 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| ITEC 2240 | IDS/IPS and Auditing | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
16 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
| PHIL1200 | Technology, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
|
MnTC Electives |
5 | |
Program Sequence Spring Start
| Spring Semester | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| PHIL 1200 | Technology, Ethics, and Society | 3 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Fall Semester |
18 | |
| ITEC 2207 | Windows Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2215 | Linux/Web Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2411 | Network Scripting | 2 |
| ITEC 2415 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| ITEC 2240 | IDS/IPS and Auditing | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
20 | |
| ENGL 2105 | Business and Technical Writing | 4 |
| ITEC 2407 | Internetworking Device I | 4 |
| ITEC 2408 | Internetworking Device II | 4 |
| ITEC 2430 | Firewall Security | 4 |
| ITEC 2450 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
16 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
|
MnTC Electives |
8 | |
Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs 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 guides.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
First Semester Course Options
Required: TLIT1005
Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016
For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Information Technology Management
AAS degree
Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma
IT Support
Certificate
Software Development
AAS degree, diploma
Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Current Students
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Affordable & flexible learning options
Hands-on training from industry experts
High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota
Potential Jobs:
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Network Support Specialist
- Systems Specialist
- Network Technician
Salary Information:
People in this occupation earn an average of $24.38 to $39.79 per hour.
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at careerwise.minnstate.edu.
Program Details
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.
- 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.
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.
First Semester Core Curriculum
Program Sequence Fall Start
| Fall Semester | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Spring Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2407 | Internetworking Device I | 4 |
| ITEC 2408 | Internetworking Device II | 4 |
| ITEC 2430 | Firewall Security | 4 |
| ITEC 2450 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
18 | |
| ITEC 2207 | Windows Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2215 | Linux/Web Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2411 | Network Scripting | 2 |
| ITEC 2415 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| ITEC 2240 | IDS/IPS and Auditing | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
8 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
Program Sequence Spring Start
| Spring Semester | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| BDAT 1005 | Data Analysis Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1003 | Networking Fundamentals | 2 |
| ITEC 1011 | Programming Logic & Design | 4 |
| ITEC 1016 | Web Programming Technologies | 4 |
| TLIT 1005 | Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Fall Semester |
18 | |
| ITEC 2207 | Windows Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2215 | Linux/Web Server Administration | 4 |
| ITEC 2411 | Network Scripting | 2 |
| ITEC 2415 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| ITEC 2240 | IDS/IPS and Auditing | 4 |
| Spring Semester |
16 | |
| ITEC 2407 | Internetworking Device I | 4 |
| ITEC 2408 | Internetworking Device II | 4 |
| ITEC 2430 | Firewall Security | 4 |
| ITEC 2450 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
| Fall Semester |
8 | |
|
ITEC 1025 |
Project Management | 4 |
| ITEC 2901 | Integrated Capstone Project | 4 |
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.
Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors or enrollment services for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Information Technology Management
AAS degree
Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma
IT Support
Certificate
Software Development
AAS degree, diploma
Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
Multiple start options each semester.
Upcoming Events:
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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
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