II.A. Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Programs Information Systems Engineering - Networking and Security CIP Code: 11.0901 Program Title: Information Systems Engineering - Networking and Security Completion Award: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (2+2 Completion Program) Contact Hours: 900 Outside Study Hours: 1,800 Pre-requisite: Student must possess an AAS Degree in a similar field of study. Semester Credits: 60 hours (including 15 semester credits of General Studies) Program Duration: 120 weeks Cost Per Credit Hour: $275 Total Tuition: $16,500 Course Materials and Fees: $125 Total Course Materials & Fees: $2,500** Total Cost of BAS Program: $19,000 (including course materials and fees) Program Description The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Engineering - Networking and Security will prepare graduates to meet the complex multi-faceted challenges of today s network and security field with confidence. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will able to install, maintain, and secure computer networking systems. A strong emphasis is placed on security as it applies to both network infrastructure and business continuity through disaster recovery. Graduates will also gain a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills including operating system fundamentals, technical knowledge of systems architecture, telecommunication fundamentals, and managing the systems development life cycle to assist the graduate in designing, managing, and implementing holistic information system solutions to meet today s electronic business needs. Upon completion of the degree students are prepared to sit for industry standards certifications in A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, and CCNA where otherwise qualified*. *ABTU cannot guarantee successful completion of industry certifications. Some exams may require background checks, field experience and/or on the job training to be eligible to take or successfully pass the exams. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to: Use a business case to recommend major changes in an information system and apply the SDLC framework to facilitate those changes. Understand the business needs and strategies for implementing electronic commerce, describe e-commerce software, and understand issues unique to e-commerce security Engineer; Design, implement, harden, maintain, and defend small to medium sized LAN, WLAN, MAN, and WAN networks. Have a strong technical knowledge of computing components such as processors, memory, devices and operating systems in order to troubleshoot computing issues and build efficient computing solutions Set up business continuity and disaster recovery plans using conventional and virtual technologies Understand the fundamentals of telecommunications from basic voice communication to GSM and VoIP Potential Employment Upon successfully completing this program, graduates should be able to perform tasks of an entry to mid-level Network Administrator, Computer Network Architect, Computer Network Support Specialist, Network and Computer Systems Administrator, Information Security Analyst, or Information Technology Project Manager. * ABTU s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence. 65
Required Courses Credits CIS-300 Principles of Information Systems 3 Text: Title: Principles of Information Systems, 11th Edition Authors: Ralph M. Stair and George Reynolds ISBN-10: 1133629660 ISBN-13: 9781133629665 CIS-310 Systems Architecture 3* Prerequisites: CIS-300 Text: Title: Systems Architecture, 6th Edition Authors: Stephen D. Burd ISBN-10: 0538475331 ISBN-13: 9780538475334 CIS-320 Systems Analysis and Design I 3 Prerequisites: CIS-310 Text: Title: Systems Analysis and Design, 10th Edition Authors: Harry J. Rosenblatt ISBN-10: 1285171349 ISBN-13: 9781285171340 CIS-330 Systems Analysis and Design II 3* Prerequisites: CIS-320 Text: Title: Systems Analysis and Design, 10th Edition Authors: Harry J. Rosenblatt ISBN-10: 1285171349 ISBN-13: 9781285171340 CIN-300 A+ Essentials and Practical Applications 3 LabSim: 220-701 A+ Essentials 220-702 A+ Practical Application CIS-400 Electronic Commerce 3 Text: Title: Electronic Commerce, 11th Edition Authors: Gary P. Schneider ISBN-10: 128542543X ISBN-13: 9781285425436 Copyright: 2015 Published CIN-400 Advanced Computer Networking and Security 3 Prerequisites: CIN-300 LabSim: N10-004 Network+ SY0-301 Security+ 66
CPS-400 Database Security 3* Prerequisites: CIS-330, CIN-400, Text: Title: Database Security Authors: Alfred Basta and Melissa Zgola ISBN-10: 1435453905 ISBN-13: 9781435453906 Copyright: 2012 Published CIN-410 Disaster Recovery and Virtualization Technology 3* Prerequisites: CIN-400 Text: Title: Disaster Recovery, 1st Edition Authors: EC-Council ISBN-13: 9781435488700 Text: Title: Virtualization Security, 1st Edition Authors: EC-Council ISBN-13: 9781435488694 Copyright: 2010 Published CIS-410 Operating Systems 3 Prerequisites: CIS-300 Text: Title: Understanding Operating Systems, 7th Edition Authors: Ann McIver McHoes and Ida M. Flynn ISBN-10: 128509655X ISBN-13: 9781285096551 CIN-420 Wireless Networking 3 Prerequisites: CIN-400 Text: Title: Fundamentals of Wireless Networking, 1st Edition Authors: Ron Price ISBN-13 9780072256680 Copyright: 2007 Published CIN-430 Network Defense 3* Prerequisites: CIN-420 Text: Title: Hands-On Ethical Hacking and Network Defense, 2nd Edition Authors: Michael T. Simpson and James Corley ISBN-10: 1435486099 ISBN-13: 9781435486096 CIN-440 Telecommunications 3 Prerequisites: CIN-410 Text: Title: Voice & Data Communications Handbook, 5th Edition Authors: Regis "Bud" J. Bates, Donald W. Gregory ISBN-13 9780072263350 Copyright: 2007 Published 67
CIS-420 Linux 3 Prerequisites: CIS-410 LabSim: XK0-002 Linux+ CIN-450 Cisco Certified Network Associates 3 Prerequisites: CIN-430 LabSim: 640-802 CCNA General Education Courses Credits GSH-300 Safety and Health in the Workplace 3 Text: Title: Health: The Basics, Green Edition, 10 th Edition Author(s): Rebecca J. Donatelle ISBN-10: 0321774345 ISBN-13: 9780321774347 Copyright: 2013 Published GBP-300 Business Psychology 3 Text: Title Cognitive Psychology, 6th Edition Author: Robert J. Sternberg ISBN-10: 1111344760 ISBN-13: 9781111344764 Copyright: 2012 Published GPS-300 Political Science 3 Text: Title: The Challenge of Democracy Essentials: American Government in Global Politics, 9th E Authors: Kenneth Janda, Jeffrey M. Berry, Jerry Goldman, Deborah Schildkraut, Kevin W. Hula ISBN-10: 1133602304 ISBN-13: 9781133602309 GES-300 Environmental Science 3* Text: Title: Environmental Science, 14th Edition Authors: G. Tyler Miller Jr. and Scott Spoolman ISBN-10: 1111988935 ISBN-13: 9781111988937 Copyright: 2013 Published GTW-400 Technical Writing 3 Text: Title: Technical Writing for Success, 3rd Edition Authors: Darlene Smith-Worthington and Sue Jefferson ISBN-10: 0538450487 ISBN-13: 9780538450485 68
Graduation Requirements In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students must also complete the proctored Degree Exit Examination for this program to graduate. Students can complete a course with a grade of D or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of C or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration or an additional year of the published length whichever is less. Admissions Requirements: Associate degree of Network Administration and Information Security or an Associate degree in similar field from American Business and Technology University or any other appropriately accredited college or university. Students who have an Associate degree in non-related field will have to take additional courses in Networking and Information Systems. * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the University Catalog or on the website at: www.abtu.edu/policies.htm ** For a detailed breakdown and description of the course materials, please refer to Course Materials under the Student Success Services section of the catalog. 69