Bachelor of Science
in Network Administration Security (BSNS)

Objective
The objective of this program is to provide students with a combination of knowledge, hands-on experience, and application of theory to information technology issues. The program keeps pace with changing technology by offering courses in areas such as routers, wireless security, database administration, and various areas of systems security. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative and communications skills as well as providing a foundation in business environments. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Bachelor of Science in Network Administration Security.

Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level employment as Network Administrators, Computer Support Specialists, Computer Systems Analysts, Network Security Professionals, and Computer Systems Engineers.

Requirements
Application is open to people who have earned Missouri Tech’s Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration degree or the equivalent.

Class Schedule
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
or
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.

Lab Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks.
See academic calendar for next start date

Length of Course
The program takes four academic years consisting of eight semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 32 months (136 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete the associate’s degree plus a minimum of 65.5 credit hours, for a total of 129 credit hours. Lab time for the complete four-year program is approximately 480 hours; theory time, 1695 hours.

Required Courses

CSE223	Linux Operating System	3.0
CSE323	Linux Administration and Web Services	3.0
CSI243	Information Security	3.0
CSI263	Information Management and Countermeasures	3.0
CSI304	Database Systems	4.0
CSI343	Computer Forensics and Investigations	3.0
CSI444	Administering SQL Database	4.5
CSN243	Network Security Administration I	3.0
CSN263	Network Security Administration II	3.0
CSN323	Cisco Routers	3.0
CSP224	Elementary Visual Basic	4.5
CSP253	Digital Communications	3.0
CSP324	Intermediate Visual Basic	4.5
ENM223	Management Styles	3.0
MTH113	Solving Electronics Problems I	3.0
PHL203	Ethics of Engineering Practice	3.0
Total Hours from Associate’s Degree:		63.5
Total Hours in Required Courses:		53.5
General Education Elective Hours*:		12.0
Total Program Hours:		129.0
* General Education hours are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the general education curriculum.