MS Network Engineering and Security

Course Overview DePaul's MS in Network Engineering and Security (NES) is a unique graduate program that masterfully blends theoretical principles with hands-on practice to design and maintain modern, complex network infrastructures. Students gain the critical skills needed to secure networks, manage performance, and ensure systems meet rigorous business requirements in an era of unprecedented scale and connectivity. Key Program Highlights Hands-on learning in extensive labs featuring industry-standard equipment from Cisco, Juniper, and other leading manufacturers Master the configuration and management of core network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls Learn to address cutting-edge challenges in IoT/M2M networks, service availability, and adaptive security Develop expertise in performance evaluation and ensuring networks meet business and quality-of-service demands Prepare for the future of networking, including ad hoc infrastructures and the scaling for billions of connected devices