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MASTER’S DEGREE & CERTIFICATES FOR BUSY ADULTS EVENINGS & ONLINE

Information and Communications Technology

Mobile Application Development Telecommunications Technology

Geographic Information SystemsInformation Systems Security

Project ManagementSoftware Design and Programming

Technology ManagementDatabase Design & Administration

Web Design & Development

The content for this concentration has been developed to parallel the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) “Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide) and it pre-pares students to succeed on the PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam. In addition, the program provides practi-

cal experience in using the tools and techniques of effective project management. You’ll become proficient in the use of project management soft-ware and understand how to develop a plan that clearly places a project in the context of an organization’s strategic plan.

Project Management

Concentration CoursesICT 4100 Principles of Project ManagementICT 4105 Project Contracts and ProcurementICT 4110 Project Management Tools & TechniquesICT 4115 Project Management Dynamics

Further Studies CoursesICT 4015 Managing Technology for Strategic ValueICT 4020 Business Forecasting and PlanningICT 4155 Strategic Alliances in the Tech SectorICT 4605 IS Security PrinciplesICT 4810 Client Relationship ManagementICT 4045 IT Service Assurance

ICT 4165 Project Collaboration with SharePointICT 4170 Agile Techniques and PracticesICT 4815 Managing Global Telecom Project

Or take any course from these concentrations:Strategic Leadership in Healthcare OrganizationsMedical and Healthcare Information Technologies Information SecurityOrganizational Development, Training, & LearningOrganizational Security

This concentration represents the convergence of business and technology and emphasizes the impact technology can have on strategic and operational objectives when applied through sound business management practices. Students will become proficient in creating, managing, and using technology to accomplish strate-gic organizational goals as they expand and strengthen their knowledge and skills in creative thinking, strategic and tactical decision mak-

ing, and global awareness. Other critical top-ics addressed in the program include technol-ogy forecasting and innovation, business case development, the role of strategic alliances in the technology sector, project management, and key developments in cloud and internet law. Stu-dents will also receive a broader understanding of how related IT sectors impact their technology management roles.

Technology Management

Concentration CoursesICT 4015 Managing Technology for Strategic Value ICT 4100 Principles of Project Management ICT 4020 Business Forecasting and PlanningICT 4025 Technology and Innovation Management

Further Studies CoursesICT 4105 Project Contracts and Procurement ICT 4110 Project Management Tools & Techniques ICT 4115 Project Management Dynamics ICT 4155 Strategic AlliancesICT 4605 IS Security Principles ICT 4685 Cloud and Internet Law ICT 4815 Managing Global Telecom Projects

ICT 4165 Project Collaboration with SharePointICT 4160 Contemporary Views and Advanced Methods for Complex Projects ICT 4045 IT Service AssuranceICT 4170 Agile Techniques and PracticesCOMM 4324 Web Analytics

Or take any course from these concentrations:Strategic Leadership in Healthcare OrganizationsMedical and Healthcare Information Technologies Information SecurityOrganizational Development, Training, & LearningOrganizational Security New Media and Internet Marketing

Students will learn to identify and overcome challenges presented by designing and pro-gramming software for client-server and cloud-based applications. While practicing Object-Oriented methods and programming, with a focus on modern web-based, client-server

applications and systems, students will apply Software Quality Assurance and information security practices, use software development processes such as the Unified Software Devel-opment Process, and code in languages such as C#, Java, Python, and PHP.

Software Design and Programming

Concentration CoursesICT 4300 Web Enabled Information SystemsICT 4605 Object-Oriented MethodsICT 4310 Client-Server ApplicationsICT 4315 Object-Oriented Programming

Further Studies CoursesICT 4100 Principles of Project ManagementICT 4351 .NET Programming with C# ICT 4361 Java Programming ICT 4405 Database Design & Programming ICT 4505 Website Design and Management ICT 4540 XML and Data in App Development ICT 4555 Introduction to the Flash Platform ICT 4561 Web Development with PHP GIS 4080 Python Programming ICT 4585 Web Development with Ruby on Rails

ICT 4605 IS Security Principles ICT 4550 Motion and Interactivity with Adobe Edge ICT 4580 Mobile Application Design through Web StandardsICT 4570 Web Scripting with JavaScript/ECMA ICT 4576 Native Application Development with Adobe AIR on Mobile Devices ICT 4680 Principles of Cryptography ICT 4695 Application Security

Or take any course from these concentrations:Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies Information SecurityOrganizational Development, Training, & LearningOrganizational Security

The master’s degree and graduate certificate provide an in-depth knowledge of web design and web development through hands-on in-struction. Move beyond first generation HTML-based web pages and learn to create interac-tive, state-of-the-art, web-based applications that support the demands of contemporary e-business processes. Gain a rich understand-

ing of client-side and server-side development through detailed instruction and real-world de-velopment scenarios. Create interactive web ap-plications using programming languages and frameworks such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP and Ruby on Rails, and apply usability best practices to improve the user experience on multi-channel devices.

Web Design and Development

Concentration CoursesICT 4300 Web Enabled Information Systems ICT 4505 Website Design and Management ICT 4510 Advanced Website Design and Management ICT 4515 Usability Design for Websites

Further Studies CoursesICT 4305 Object-Oriented Methods ICT 4405 Database Design & ProgrammingICT 4540 XML and Data in App Development ICT 4550 Motion and Interactivity with Adobe Edge ICT 4555 Introduction to the Flash Platform ICT 4560 Web Graphics Production ICT 4561 Web Development with PHPICT 4570 Web Scripting with JavaScript/ECMAICT 4605 IS Security Principles ICT 4680 Principles of Cryptography

ICT 4695 Application SecurityICT 4576 Native Application Development with Adobe AIR on Mobile Devices ICT 4100 Principles of Project ManagementICT 4310 Client Server ApplicationsICT 4580 Mobile Application Development through Web StandardsICT 4585 Web Development with Ruby on RailsGIS 4080 Python ProgrammingCOMM 4324 Web Analytics

Or take any course from these concentrations:Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies Information SecurityOrganizational Development, Training, & LearningOrganizational Security New Media and Internet Marketing

Students receive applied instruction as they learn to navigate real-world security challenges, such as setting up a secure network, securing serv-ers, defining application security requirements, and solving hypothetical security breaches. The curriculum was designed around the Common Body of Knowledge for CISSP certification de-veloped by the International Information Sys-tems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC)².

In addition, the program was developed in col-laboration with the Colorado Springs and Den-ver chapters of the Information Security Systems Association (ISSA), and the courses have been mapped to the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) standards. The University of Denver has been designated by NSA/DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

Information Systems Security

Concentration CoursesICT 4300 Web Enabled Information SystemsICT 4605 IS Security PrinciplesICT 4615 Computer and Physical Security ICT 4845 Network Security with Lab

Further Studies CoursesICT 4405 Database Design & ProgrammingICT 4505 Website Design and ManagementICT 4610 TCP/IP NetworksICT 4670 Disaster Recovery & Ops Security

ICT 4680 Principles of CryptographyICT 4685 Cloud and Internet LawICT 4690 Computer Forensics with LabICT 4695 Application Security

Learn how to design, administer, fine-tune, and maintain databases, plus develop business acu-men that will help you excel in IT. Students will expand their skillsets to include data model-ing, data warehousing, performance tuning, programming, and building and maintaining client-server databases. The combination of re-

quired and elective courses in the program cov-ers key DBS technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle PL/SQL, Transact-SQL programming, and NoSQL databases. The program also ad-dresses the business management strategies necessary to navigate real-world challenges in the IT industry.

Database Design & Administration

Concentration CoursesICT 4300 Web Enabled Information SystemsICT 4405 Database Design & ProgrammingICT 4410 Data Warehousing DesignICT 4415 DB Backup & Recovery with Lab

Further Studies CoursesICT 4451 DB Programming: Oracle PL/SQL ICT 4461 SQL Server with Lab ICT 4462 Transact - SQL Programming ICT 4485 NoSQL DatabasesICT 4540 XML and Data in App Development

ICT 4505 Website Design and ManagementICT 4605 IS Security PrinciplesICT 4680 Principles of CryptographyICT 4695 Application SecurityICT 4305 Object-Oriented Methods

By taking two classes per quarter for six consecutive quarters, you can complete your degree in about eighteen months. Discuss this opportunity with your academic advisor.

Tuition Costs at 2014/2015 Academic Year Rates Master’s Degree $27,408

Graduate Certificate $13,704($571 per credit)

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Program OverviewIT professionals will acquire and develop the practical skills needed to succeed within the information and communications technology field through hands-on, applied instruction in specialized courses designed for the busy adult. Build your business acumen and creative problem-solving skills at University College, where you gain critical insight regarding the key technology and market trends driving this rapidly changing industry, plus the advanced skills needed for success in your area of concentration. Aspiring and current ICT professionals will benefit from targeted instruction based on professional needs, such as web design and development, mobile

application development, telecommunications technology, technology management, or information systems security. In the rapidly evolving world of ICT, it is vital to grasp the diverse industry fundamentals, while also gaining an insider’s perspective regarding specific areas of ICT such as web, mobile, software and database development, technology and project management, networking, geographic information systems, and information security. Students will learn how and to what extent their area of study converges with other ICT domains to give them a distinct competitive edge throughout their careers.

Information and Communication Technology Outcomes

This program prepares students to: • Characterize the critical relationship between business needs and ICT solutions• Assess current and emerging technologies in such areas as mobile applications, wireless networks, and cloud computing• Convert the strategic application of technology and global resources into competitive advantage in global markets• Specify an enterprise architecture, including hardware, software, databases, and communications networks and protocols• Identify best practices in information assurance• Evaluate, select, and apply software design, development and quality assurance methodologies that incorporate software development, acquisition, and re-use• Identify the operational and economic impact of system architecture and software applications in areas such as computer processing, data communications, network design, and software maintenance and support• Apply best project management practices• Lead and coach others in the development of systems and software components• Communicate effectively with technical peers, management, customers, and end-users

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Foundation Courses (12 credit hours) Help students understand the scope of activity, historical development, future direction and trends, and typical roles of organizations that operate within a career field. ICT 4000 ICT Business FoundationsICT 4005 ICT Technical FoundationsICT 4010 Enterprise Architecture

Research Course (4 credit hours) Prepares students for writing and research assignments.

Concentration Courses (16 credit hours) Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector.

Further Studies Courses (12 credit hours) Build on the concentration area and help students develop a broader perspective within their industry.

Capstone (4 credit hours) The culminating academic endeavor of our degree programs.

Master’s Degrees (48 credits/12 courses)

Graduate Certificates (24 credits/6 courses)Credits earned in a certificate program can be applied toward a master’s degree in Information and Communications Technology. Graduate certificate students will take four required concentra-tion courses and then either select two courses from the further studies option or select two courses offered in any of the other program concentrations, program foundation courses, or the research course.

1 Research Course and 3 Foundation Courses

4 Concentration Courses

3 Further Studies/Elective Courses

1 Capstone Course/Project

Learn how to evaluate the dominant telecom-munications technologies that make tomorrow’s global Internet, telephone, cable, TV, satellite and corporate wireless and fiber-optic networks work. The program emphasizes approaches to deal with the immense traffic explosion driven by broadband services such as video commu-

nications and Web 2.0 across mobile, PC and TV screens. Gain a practical knowledge of the leading standards and protocols, as well as the next generation all-IP technologies for network security, the Internet of Things, and cloud com-puting.

Telecommunications Technology

Concentration CoursesICT 4800 Network Communications & the Internet ICT 4830 Broadband Wireless NetworksICT 4840 Next Generation Wireless Networks and Services ICT 4845 Network Security with Lab

Further Studies CoursesICT 4610 TCP/IP Networks ICT 4605 IS Security Principles ICT 4685 Cloud and Internet Law ICT 4815 Managing Global Telecom ProjectsICT 4835 Enterprise Networks

GIS 4520 GIS in TelecommunicationsICT 4015 Managing Technology for Strategic ValueICT 4020 Business Forecasting and PlanningICT 4045 IT Service AssuranceICT 4100 Principles of Project ManagementICT 4155 Strategic Alliances in the Tech Sector

Students will be prepared to apply GIS technol-ogy skills to solve real-world problems as they learn to plan, implement, and execute a geo-graphic information systems project through

remote sensing, internet mapping, or digital im-age processing. The program also provides the contextual background of other information and communications technology subjects.

Geographic Information Systems

Concentration CoursesGIS 4101 Introduction to GISGIS 4700 Remote Sensing

Two of the FollowingGIS 4740 Digital Image ProcessingGIS 4070 ArcObjectsGIS 4520 GIS in TelecommunicationsGIS 4550 GIS Technology Integration

GIS 4620 Geodatabase ApplicationGIS 4860 Internet MappingGIS 4080 Python Programming

Students will learn best practices in browser-based and packaged apps, 3rd party native extensions and plugins, distribution to app stores, and cross-platform application devel-opment. In addition to the native and web standards-based application development techniques, students can expand technical skills in technologies and frameworks such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and Apache® Flex. The high level of applied knowledge

pertaining to mobile app design and devel-opment will help launch a career as a mo-bile app developer, or advance your career in your current position. In a field that relies on rapidly-changing technologies, mobile app development demands up-to-the-minute knowledge, and University College makes this a priority as students navigate real-world app design and development challenges in this master’s concentration or certificate.

Mobile Application Development

Concentration CoursesICT 4510 Advanced Website Design and ManagementICT 4576 Native Application Development with Adobe AIR on Mobile DevicesICT 4580 Mobile Application Design through Web Standards

Choose one of the following:ICT 4515 Usability Design for WebsitesICT 4555 Introduction to Flash PlatformICT 4561 Web Development with PHPICT 4570 Web Scripting with JavaScript

Further Studies CoursesICT 4100 Principles of Project ManagementICT 4305 Object-Oriented MethodsICT 4315 Object-Oriented ProgrammingICT 4351 .NET Programming with C#ICT 4361 Java ProgrammingICT 4405 Database Design & Programming

ICT 4515 Usability Design for WebsitesICT 4550 Motion and Interactivity with Adobe EdgeICT 4560 Web Graphics ProductionICT 4561 Web Development with PHPICT 4585 Web Development with Ruby on RailsICT 4605 IS Security PrinciplesICT 4680 Principles of CryptographyICT 4695 Application SecurityICT 4840 Next Generation Wireless Networks GIS 4080 Python ProgrammingCOMM 4324 Web Analytics

Or take any course from these concentrations:Medical and Healthcare Information Technologies Information SecurityOrganizational Development, Training, & LearningOrganizational SecurityNew Media and Internet Marketing