WGU MS IT—Network Management Announced

I don't think this was listed yesterday.

Online IT Network Degree | MS in Network Management | Western Governors University

No certs associated with it, like rumor had it.

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Whiteout

swild wrote: »

I don't think this was listed yesterday.

Online IT Network Degree | MS in Network Management | Western Governors University

No certs associated with it, like rumor had it.

Hmm, did they say why they are not including any certs in the degree plan? Interesting, but I think I will stick with the MS:ISA.

erpadmin

So...I'm guessing since it's available on the main website that means one can start now with this degree?

This would have been the degree I would have taken at WGU if it were available. The MBA-IT did not interest me (at WGU) and as for the MS-ISA degree, if I were so inclined, I could achieve a degree at a CAE-R for reduced cost if I wanted to. [Security is too narrow of a topic...plus, I don't like taking courses just because it's a hot trend right now...]

For me at least, I'm taking a lot of those classes now. My Org. Behavior course is a lot like the JFT2 course (with a little LZT2 sprinkled in...just did a paper on power and influence not too long ago...

).

Looks like a good program though.

Whiteout wrote: »

Hmm, did they say why they are not including any certs in the degree plan?

I think WGU wants a more academic-looking degree. This degree is also more for management-types, sans the MBA credential. This is a very good looking program, FWIW.

Whiteout

erpadmin wrote: »

I think WGU wants a more academic-looking degree. This degree is also more for management-types, sans the MBA credential.

Ah yeah that makes sense. Well I'm 23, so I think I'm a long ways away from any type of management position. Another reason for me to stay with the ISA.

I do agree with you though, good looking program for people looking for that type of graduate degree.

petedude

About @#$%^&'in time they announced it.

It does look like a pretty solid program, but I don't think it fits what I'm after. I'll keep it in mind in case I change directions, though.

Psoasman

After a glance through the .pdf, it looks solid. I might consider this one, after completing my B.S.

jmasterj206

It doesn't look too bad. That is a lot of Taskstream for my liking.

themagicone

I have been waiting on this to really start bugging admissions on getting back in. I applied like 3 times since I've graduated and not a single call so I just let it go. But again, like the last poster, there is a lot of taskstream in that.

NOLAJ

jmasterj206 wrote: »

It doesn't look too bad. That is a lot of Taskstream for my liking.

Lol, TaskStream is a pain!

Whiteout

NOLAJ wrote: »

Lol, TaskStream is a pain!

Nothing better then seeing "Notice of evaluation completion" though! Makes any day a good day! But the 5 day wait time is kind of brutal...

erpadmin

Whiteout wrote: »

Nothing better then seeing "Notice of evaluation completion" though! Makes any day a good day! But the 5 day wait time is kind of brutal...

That wait always sucked. I always had taskstream emails come straight to my "dumb" phone whenever my WGU received a Taskstream notification. I was always happy to not see a Revision Needed email (or whatever it was.)

I found out that the Taskstream account goes away after a year. I made sure that I had all my assisgnments go into my Dropbox account (as well as my current assignments for my current school.)

This degree program really is a nice addition to their MS in IT offerings. It is very comparable to what I'm studying now (and will study later.) Almost wished they had it available so I could at least consider it before I went the B&M route. But if I didn't want the B&M route, I really would have considered this.

joshmadakor

Looks very interesting! I might go this route when the time comes

themagicone

So I started today in applying. Got transferred to like 6 different people, last persons said there is only one person that deals with returning students. Ended up with just getting his VM. I'm going to try to start 4/1. I really don't need the MS but it should hopefully boost my income a tad after completion.

erpadmin

themagicone wrote: »

So I started today in applying. Got transferred to like 6 different people, last persons said there is only one person that deals with returning students. Ended up with just getting his VM. I'm going to try to start 4/1. I really don't need the MS but it should hopefully boost my income a tad after completion.

A lot of people have transferred out of the enrollment department. This I garnered from the WGU folks when I went to commencement. Hang in there magic, and let us know how that journey progresses.

themagicone

Finnally I got a call back. Have intake interview friday and go over the process. Program doesn't start till may 1st so anyone signing up has to wait till then.

themagicone

I got accepted and start May 1st. I'm in the boat that I'm taking it to just "take it". When traveling for work there will be a lot of time in airports, planes and hotel rooms so I figured I might as well do something constructive with my time. If it goes well and I can finish in 2-3 terms I'll probably then jump right into a BSEE/MSEE program. As long as I keep going to school part time I don't have to pay back the student loans lol.

swild

Congrats! Keep us updated on your progress.