WGU MS IT—Network Management Announced

swildswild Member Posts: 828
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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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  • WhiteoutWhiteout Member Posts: 248
    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.
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  • erpadminerpadmin Member Posts: 4,165 ■■■■■■■■■■
    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.
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  • WhiteoutWhiteout Member Posts: 248
    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.
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  • petedudepetedude Member Posts: 1,510
    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.
    Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
    --Will Rogers
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  • PsoasmanPsoasman Member Posts: 2,687 ■■■■■■■■■□
    After a glance through the .pdf, it looks solid. I might consider this one, after completing my B.S.
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  • jmasterj206jmasterj206 Member Posts: 471
    It doesn't look too bad. That is a lot of Taskstream for my liking. icon_wink.gif
    WGU grad
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    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.
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • NOLAJNOLAJ Member Posts: 490
    jmasterj206 wrote: »
    It doesn't look too bad. That is a lot of Taskstream for my liking. icon_wink.gif

    Lol, TaskStream is a pain!
    WGU - MBA: I.T. Management --> Graduated!!

    WGU -     B.S. Information Technology—Network Administration --> Graduated!!

    :thumbup:
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  • WhiteoutWhiteout Member Posts: 248
    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...
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  • erpadminerpadmin Member Posts: 4,165 ■■■■■■■■■■
    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.
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  • joshmadakorjoshmadakor Member Posts: 495 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Looks very interesting! I might go this route when the time comes :)
    WGU B.S. Information Technology (Completed January 2013)
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    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.
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • erpadminerpadmin Member Posts: 4,165 ■■■■■■■■■■
    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.
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    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.
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • themagiconethemagicone Member Posts: 674
    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.
    Courses Completed at WGU: JIT2, LYT2, TFT2, SJT2, BFC2, TGT2, FXT2
    Courses Required For Me To Graduate WGU in MS: IT Network Managment: MCT2, LZT2, MBT1, MDT2, MNT2
    CU Done this term: 16 Total CU Done: 19
    Currently working on: Nothing Graduation Goal: 5/2013
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  • swildswild Member Posts: 828
    Congrats! Keep us updated on your progress.
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