Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of academic programs for students.

Academic Programs

• The university provides programs in various fields, including:
  • Business, Finance & Economics
  • Criminal Justice & Security Studies
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Engineering/Engineering Technology
  • English & Liberal Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

Program Details

M.S. in Information Technology

The M.S. in Information Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

• Related courses include Network Infrastructures, which covers the fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication networks.

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

The Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program focuses on the security aspects of computer systems and networks.

• This program is related to the M.S. in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration.

M.S. in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration

The M.S. in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration program explores the security dimensions of international relations, conflict, and cooperation.

• This program includes coursework in cybersecurity, providing students with a deep understanding of the field.

Course Information

Network Infrastructures

• Course No: MSIT.5600
• Course Status: Registration Closed
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Benyuan Liu
• Tuition: $1830
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Course Description

The Network Infrastructures course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts in the design and implementation of computer communication networks, their protocols, and applications.

• Topics covered include:
  • Network architectures
  • Applications
  • Network programming interfaces (e.g., sockets)
  • Transport
  • Congestion
  • Routing
  • Data link protocols
  • Addressing
  • Local area networks
  • Network management
  • Emerging network technologies

Prerequisites and Notes

• Prerequisites: Students must already have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline to enroll in this course and in a graduate career.

When Offered

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
• Course Level: Graduate

Related Programs

• M.S. in Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
• M.S. in Security Studies: Cybersecurity Concentration

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.