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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.

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Affordable & flexible learning options

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Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

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

Program Details (pdf)

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.

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.

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

  1. Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
  2. Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
  3. Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
  4. Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
  5. Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
  6. Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
  7. Apply logical reasoning to a problem.

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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

First Semester - Core Curriculum  15
 BDAT 1005  Data Analysis Fundamentals 2
 ITEC 1003  Network Fundamentals
2
 ITEC 1011  Programming Logic and 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 to complete the Network Management and Security degree or diploma.

Course Number Course Name 
Credits
ITEC 1025  Project Management
4
 ITEC 2207  Windows Server Administration
4
 ITEC 2215  Linux/Web Server Administration
4
 ITEC 2407  Interconnecting Network Devices I 4
 ITEC 2408  Interconnecting Network 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

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

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For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.

Information Technology Management
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Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma

IT Support
Certificate

Software Development
AAS degree, diploma

Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma

Faculty

Vikki Baumgartner
Vikki Baumgartner
VBaumgartner@anokatech.edu
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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu
Lisa Hubbard
Lisa Hubbard
LHubbard@anokatech.edu
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Jerry Kne
JKne@anokatech.edu
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Julie Myers
JMyers@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

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Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

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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.
Flexibleafforadable Blk

Affordable & flexible learning options

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

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

Program Details (pdf)

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.

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

  1. Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
  2. Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
  3. Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
  4. Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
  5. Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
  6. 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

Course Number Course Name   15
 BDAT 1005  Data Analysis Fundamentals 2
 ITEC 1003  Network Fundamentals
2
 ITEC 1011  Programming Logic and 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 to complete the Network Management and Security degree or diploma.

Course Number Course Name 
Credits
ITEC 1025  Project Management
4
 ITEC 2207  Windows Server Administration
4
 ITEC 2215  Linux/Web Server Administration
4
 ITEC 2407  Interconnecting Network Devices I 4
 ITEC 2408  Interconnecting Network 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

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.

PDF Part-time Options

Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Multiple start options each semester.

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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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