Program Overview
The Network Management Specialization equips professionals with the skills to manage networks effectively by integrating technical knowledge with organizational objectives. The program covers technological fundamentals, case study resolution, and a final project (for qualified students). Graduates are prepared for careers in network analysis, design, and evaluation in various industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Network Management program aims to equip professionals with the skills to manage networks effectively, integrating telecommunication knowledge with hardware and software expertise. The program emphasizes a service-oriented approach to network management, going beyond purely technical aspects to encompass organizational objectives and profitability. The program's central concepts revolve around the management and control of network resources to achieve specific goals such as increased efficiency, reduced risk, improved quality of service, and enhanced organizational profitability. The program is designed for professionals currently working in, or aspiring to work in, network management, including those in technical support, advisory roles, programming, and system or telecommunications technician positions. Successful completion leads to a Specialization in Network Management degree from the enrolling university. The general objective is to design, develop, and propose networking services by understanding the contributing elements in computing and telecommunications. Particular objectives include learning about network technologies and systems and proposing new network services.
Outline:
The program structure varies depending on prior qualifications. For students without prior degrees, the program comprises 30 credits: 20 credits for subjects and 10 credits for case study resolution. For students with prior qualifications including a final project, the program consists of 40 credits: 20 credits for subjects, 10 credits for case study resolution, and 10 credits for a final project. The program is divided into parts:
- Part 1: Subjects: This section covers the technological fundamentals of network management. The subjects include:
- Architecture of Networks and Distributed Systems (4 credits)
- Network Management and Security (3 credits)
- Telecommunications Networks (5 credits)
- Telecommunications Services (4 credits)
- Part 2: Case Study Resolution: This involves solving a practical case study proposed by the student or professor (10 credits).
- Part 3: Final Project (for students with prior qualifications): This requires a final project demonstrating the knowledge acquired (10 credits). The duration varies depending on prior qualifications and student dedication. For students without prior qualifications, the program lasts 6-9 months. For students with prior qualifications, it lasts 9-12 months.
Teaching:
The program uses an integrative methodology combining knowledge acquisition and project practice through integrative exercises. The teaching staff includes several Doctors and Professors from various universities, with expertise in telecommunications, networking, databases, business intelligence, and project management.
Careers:
Potential career paths after completing the Network Management program include:
- Analyst/Designer for Telecommunications Networks software
- Designer/Evaluator of Information Systems Architecture or Platform
Other:
FUNIBER periodically offers scholarships for the program. The program's presentation describes network management as encompassing the deployment, integration, and coordination of hardware, software, and human elements to monitor, test, configure, analyze, evaluate, and control network resources. The program's duration is flexible, depending on the student's dedication.
