Course Listings for the MS in Information Systems for SPS Graduates, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Program Courses

Please note that course schedules may be amended due to low enrollment, faculty availability, and/or other factors.

CIS 413-DL : Telecommunications and Computer Networks

Description

This course provides an overview of telecommunications and data communications. Course work includes local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) components such as switches, routers, telecommunication circuits, and protocols. Advanced topics such as information security, information assurance, advanced networking technologies, and others will be overviewed as well.

Note for students in the MSIS program: This is a core course for all students pursuing the MSIS degree, with the exception of students specializing in Analytics and Business Intelligence. Students should take this course at their earliest opportunity.

Note for students in the MHI/MMI program: This is a core course for students pursuing the Clinical Informatics specialization.