Online graduate programs specializing in Cisco (networking) technology?

jdancer

Anyone in or know of an online program which you can get a graduate degree with a focus on Cisco (networking) technology?

I'm sure there is one out there but having a time finding one that is online.

Thanks for the info!

kurosaki00

If you are doing cisco certs I would go for a degree that offer stuff different than cisco
why would you want to study the same twice?
I would go for a degree that complements you
If you arent exactly taking cisco exams yourself, then maybe try WGU (many threads in this forum)

If you are taking cisco exams by yourself on the side, Id go for a degree heavy on security, linux/unix and other networking technologies

swild

There is an Austrailian university that does: Charles Sturt

higherho

jdancer wrote: »

Anyone in or know of an online program which you can get a graduate degree with a focus on Cisco (networking) technology?

I'm sure there is one out there but having a time finding one that is online.

Thanks for the info!

If you are looking for specialization graduate degrees in IT then you will most likely find one that is surrounded by Network Security / Networking in general but not to a specific technology. Imo that would be a waste of a degree and 10times more expensive than a certification.

NetworkVeteran

jdancer wrote: »

Anyone in or know of an online program which you can get a graduate degree with a focus on Cisco (networking) technology?

I'm sure there is one out there but having a time finding one that is online.

Thanks for the info!

A degree that specializes in one technology would be a waste of time and money. Even Cisco rarely hires such people. The point of a degree is twofold: (a) a CS or EE degree gives you a broad foundation of technical knowledge that you can apply to learning new technologies, (b) a hard math/science degree is one way to demonstrate you have technical aptitude and determination. Now, if you were to take a networking class or three at those schools--which will be more likely to ask you to implement the TCP protocol or to understand the theory behind IPv6 in detail than to configure any particular vendor's equopment--that would be looked upon favorably. Again, the that's a solid foundation to build upon.

If you want to learn to configure and troubleshoot Cisco gear, your best bet is a Cisco certification. There are several tracks, but the starting point are the CCENT and CCNA exams. Those need to be refreshed every few years as technology rapidly evolves. You can build upon that by obtaining work in the industry or obtaining more advanced or specialized certifications. There are bootcamps that can help you (for a hefty fee) if you have trouble finding motivation.

jdancer

Thanks for the info.

Guess, I should be looking for a graduate degree that specializes in "telecommunications". So, anyone in a "telecommunications" graduate program?

Zartanasaurus

Lots of unis that offer telecom and networking Master's degrees. Some of them even use Cisco Press books.

For instance, DePaul uses MPLS Fundamentals and Network Management Fundamentals in their MS program.