Raymond~
Nice talking with you again!
Capella U’s award and recognition - http://www.capella.edu/about/awards-
recognition/
Keep up the good work on completing your Bachelors.
Let Tom or I know if you need anything else.
http://www.abet.org/
It was great speaking with you! Below (attached) is more information on our Masters
Degree in Information Systems and Technology Management Network Management.
As your Enrollment Counselor, I will be the one to answer any questions you may
have, assist you with the application process and make the recommendation of your
file to the Admissions Committee. If you have any questions in the meantime, all my
contact information can be found at the bottom of this email.
Masters Degree in Information Systems and Technology
Management Network Management
Prepare to lead teams and expand your career opportunities as you develop the skills
to design, implement, and maintain diverse network environments that meet business
needs. In this master’s focus, you’ll build the capabilities to develop and implement
your organization’s business strategies by exploring network management best
practice, examining new ideas in the field, and learning to use data and analytics.
You’ll also strengthen your knowledge of current hardware and software trends and
explore the ramifications that increasingly complex networks have on the related areas
of security and privacy. Because the curriculum was shaped by a panel of business
leaders, IT consultants, and other industry experts, you’ll focuses on the specific issues
that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges faced by the industry
today. Specific course topics include the impacts of regulation and laws on the
governance of networks, and the cost-benefit of various network architecture options.
People who choose this specialization are often seeking senior management positions
such as network/infrastructure manager, director of network operations, or network
architect.
Curriculum:
• 3 foundational courses
• 12 required courses
• Total program credits: 48 quarter credits
• Total program credits with foundational courses: 60 credits
3 FOUNDATIONAL COURSES
ISTM5004 Fundamentals of Information Systems
ISTM5006 Databases and Programming
ISTM5008 Networking Fundamentals
CORE COURSES
ISTM5002 Communication Skills for Today’s Information Technology Leader
ISTM5010 Integration of Information Technology and Business
ISTM5015 Complex IT Global Enterprise Systems: Planning & Management
ISTM5020 Leading a Global Information Technology Enterprise: Systems and
Security
ISTM5025 Analytics, Data Management, and Knowledge Management
ISTM5030 Innovation, Leadership, and Ethics
FOCUS COURSES
ISTM5110 Strategic Management of Network Technology
ISTM5112 Global Network Policy, Regulation, and Governance
ISTM5114 Enterprise Network Analysis, Architecture, and Design
TWO ELECTIVE COURSES
Choose two 5000-level Information Systems and Technology Management or
Information Technology
CAPSTONE COURSE Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
ISTM5900* Information Systems and Technology Management Capstone
Capella University Informational Links:
Click to register for the GRADUATE mini-course:
http://www.capella.edu/online_learning/minicourseregistration.aspx
Click to watch our live courseroom presentation:
http://connect.capellauniversity.edu/p78773124/
Again, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today, if you have any questions
or concerns please feel free to contact me! All my contact information can be found
below!
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Hey Raymond,
Give me a call if you have any questions on the MSISTM program. Right now you’re set up for
the October 13 start date. We have monthly start dates, so let me know if there is a different
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month you would like to start.
I included some additional good information on the MSISTM programs for you to look over when
you have time.
Have a GREAT day!
Thanks,
Tom
888-480-9551
Capella's BS in IT degree program is accredited by ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and
university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET
accreditation is an important indicator of Capella's dedication to educational quality and the goal
of preparing our graduates for entry or advancement in the IT profession.
National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security
Recognized and re-designated April 2012 – 2017
Capella University has been approved by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to
participate in its University Education Program (UEP). As a UEP school Capella has
been approved to provide education to all FBI employees who wish to complete or
continue their education at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels.
The NSA's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Review Committee
has validated that Capella's information security curriculum meets the Committee on
National Security Systems (CNSS) National Standards 4011, 4013 and 4014.
What makes Capella University’s Information Technology
Programs Unique and Unmatched?
1) National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security
Recognized
Capella University is the only completely online school in the United States that has
been designated by the National Security Agency and The Department of Homeland
Security as a Center of Academic Excellence at the bachelor’s level. No other school
can make this statement.
What does that mean to you? Graduates from Capella’s School of Undergraduate
Studies with a Bachelors of Science are eligible to fill government, private sector, and
military civilian positions that require the applicant to have a degree from a school
with this designation.
2) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recognized for superior
education
Capella University is has been approved by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to
participate in its University Education Program (UEP). As a UEP school Capella has
been approved to provide education to all FBI employees who wish to complete or
continue their education at the Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels.
University-Level Differentiators:
1. General Facts and University Information:
University Fact Sheet:
http://www.capella.edu/iGuidePA/PDF/facultyDev/UniversityFactSheet.pdf
1. General Quality/Accreditation:
Capella has won major awards from leading organizations in higher education.
(www.capella.edu/awards)
CHEA Award - First online university to win this Award for outstanding success in student
outcomes.
AQIP - Academic Quality Improvement Program-Capella has voluntarily joined this program,
which requires us to submit information on our programs on a yearly basis compared with
the normal accreditation timeline of 7-10 years.
Capella University is regionally accredited which is the most widely accepted and common
type of accreditation for institutions of higher learning in the United States, be they online
or traditional, land-based schools.
Capella Education Company was named one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in
2010 by Forbes magazine
1. Employer preferred
More than 1,000 colleges and universities have employed Capella learners and alumni
More than 500 organizations have chosen Capella as an education partner for their
employees, including 19 of the top Fortune 100 Companies.
CAPs Alliances:
Employers give positive ratings to Capella graduates. 96% of employers rated our graduates’
performance as exceptional or proficient. (Employer Survey Report, 2011)
1. Career Advancement
78% of Capella alumni report having advanced professionally within 5 years of graduating.
(AOS, 2010)
Capella graduates report average salaries rose 62% by 5 years after graduation.
(Eduventures, 2010)
Capella graduates report average salaries rose 44% by 3 years after graduation.
(Eduventures, 2010)
Capella graduates report average salaries rose 22% by 1 year after graduation.
(Eduventures, 2010)
Cost/Value/ROI: https://collaborate.capella.edu/enrollmentops/AA/Shared
%20Documents/6277g%20ROI%20Goods-Poster_Gen%20FINAL.pdf
1. Speed to competence
Capella alumni move their professions forward. 72% of graduates demonstrate visible
leadership within 3 years of graduating, through research, publishing, consulting, or college-
level teaching. (AOS, 2010)
More than 80% of current Capella students say their education has already had a direct
impact on their job or career. (CULES, 2010)
1. Difference Making
Even before graduating, 87% of Capella students say their education is helping them achieve
their purpose in life. (CULES, 2010)
More than half of Capella graduates are the first generation in their family to earn a college
degree. (Eduventures, 2010)
1. Support
Support Services Document: http://collaborate.capella.edu/enrollmentops/ES/Misc/Capella
%20Support%20Services.pdf
We participated in a survey with more than 80 other schools that offer online programs. We
outperformed the national benchmark on 25 out of the 26 items in the survey. Our students
were most satisfied with the following:
*The quality of online instruction
*Faculty responsiveness and timeliness
*Availability of career services
With an average class size of about 20, instructors can provide individualized feedback and
mentoring.
Career Center: http://www.capella.edu/online_learning/career_center.aspx
The Career Center is located on iGuide and offers learners and alumni a variety of both self-
service resources and personalized career counseling. Some of the areas of assistance include:
Career planning and management
How-to’s for creating resumes and curriculum vitae
Resources on networking, job search strategies and interview coaching
Career webinars
Military Support/Key Messages:
Military Advanced Ed magazine named Capella to its "Top Military Friendly Colleges" list for
the 4th year in a row in 2010
More info: http://www.capella.edu/iGuidePA/PDF/support/Military_Claims_2.pd
1. Flexibility (Most effective when a prospect is comparing Capella to a traditional/land-based
school)
Online and Asynchronous
Participate in discussions at any time, day, or night
Much of writing and project work can be done offline
1. Community/Engaging Learner Experience
Personal Faculty Feedback
a. Weekly online discussion feedback
b. Written feedback on assignments
Communities
c. Capella Commons
d. Events & Conferences
e. Community Involvement
f. Inside Online Education podcasts
g. Social Networks
i. Facebook
ii. Twitter
iii. LinkedIn
iv. YouTube
h. iGuide Networking
v. iGuide Community - a place to gather outside of the courseroom, to connect, converse,
collaborate and learn from others
vi. Campus Discussions - a university wide conversation space, to discuss topics of importance
to you
vii. iGuide Groups - small communities of learners who are in a similar program or share
interests in a specific field of study or topic
viii. Peer Mentoring - a program designed to enable alumni and learners to network with one
another by sharing resources, expertise, values, skills, and perspectives related to
professional, academic, common interests and personal development
ix. Capella University Learner Ambassador Program -a program through which you can share
your online learning and specific Capella experiences with prospective learners
Relevant Content
i. Programs updated frequently, and designed by professional/academic experts around
leading standards
j. Prepare for real-life work challenges by engaging in innovative and cutting-edge real-world
courseroom media and hands-on scenarios
k. Competency-based programs are designed to deliver knowledge and skills you can apply
immediately
Affordability:
Sophia:
Upon successful completion of your SOPHIA Pathways for College Credit for classes, you will
receive 6 quarter credits for each class.
What is the cost savings? Actual dollars
Straighterline:
Capella University has approved 27 Straighterline general education courses for direct credit
transfer to Capella University bachelor’s degree programs .
At an average pace, you can complete a Straighterline course in about six weeks for under
$250, or about $52 per credit compared to the hundreds of dollars per credit you would be
charged at most universities. What is the cost savings? Actual dollar
Incentive based grants to reward your behavior and academic success, keeping you on the
path to degree completion. Bachelors Achieve grant offers a $6000 grant disbursed over 6
quarters to reduce your total tuition.
Documented credit and PLA
Employer Alignment:
Industry alignment to key professional standards, such as the PMI® PMBOK® Guide and the
(ISC)2® CBK, Microsoft, and Cisco certifications. The Project Management (PMI®) Global
Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) has accredited Capella’s BS-IT, BS-
Business, MS-IT, and MBA Project Management specializations, as well as our Combined
BS/MS in IT option.
Accredited by ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and University programs in
applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, has accredited Capella’s BS in IT
program. ABET accreditation is a key indicator of Capella’s dedication to educational quality
that prepares our graduates for entry or advancement in the IT profession.
In addition to ABET accreditation for Capella’s BS in IT program, Capella has been recognized
by leading organizations in the information technology profession for the quality of its
programs, curricula, and faculty
Capella has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information
Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for the academic years 2012–2017. The National Security
Administration’s Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Review Committee
has validated that Capella’s information security curriculum meets the Committee on
National Security Systems CNS.
Employers give positive ratings to Capella graduates. 96% of employers rated our graduates’
performance as exceptional or proficient. (Employer Survey Report, 2011)
More than 1,000 colleges and universities have employed Capella learners and alumni
More than 500 organizations have chosen Capella as an education partner for their
employees, including 19 of the top Fortune 100 Companies.
Programs updated frequently, and designed by professional/academic experts around
leading standards
Speed to Competency
Capella alumni move their professions forward. 72% of graduates demonstrate visible
leadership within 3 years of graduating, through research, publishing, consulting, or college-
level teaching. (AOS, 2010)
More than 80% of current Capella students say their education has already had a direct
impact on their job or career. (CULES, 2010)
Documented credit for over 50 industry certifications allow you to quickly and easily gain
credit for skills you have mastered
Competency-based programs are designed to deliver knowledge and skills you can apply
immediately
Flexibility of how you take your courses and the ability to take IT courses earlier in your
program to demonstrate the IT skill
40% have salary increase
Other
Hands-On Technology Use- work with technology as they do in real life situations
Real Life scenarios- use the tools within a complex environment, decide on appropriate
actions in a risk free space
IAS
In September 2012 alone, over 4,500 cyber security positions were posted in online sources
(Monster, Career Builder), almost 20% more than were posted last year at the same time.
The most commonly advertised job titles that require cyber security experience include:
1. Cyber Security Analyst
2. Cyber Security Engineer
3. Software Engineer
4. Systems Engineer
5. Senior Cyber Security Analyst
6. Information Technology Security Specialist
7. Program Manager
8. Information Security Analyst
9. Information Assurance Engineer
10. Systems Administrator
Locations:
Cyber security professionals are in-demand across the United States. The metropolitan
areas with the highest volume of listings in September were Washington (DC), Baltimore,
New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco. The Washington, DC metro area saw the most
available positions; however, Atlanta experienced the greatest growth in demand over the
past year of these five areas. Here, the number of job ads that were available during
September was up more than 200% compared to the same time period last year.
Supply vs. Demand:
On average, a cyber security job listing remains online for over 6 weeks. This is due to the
fact that there are not enough people to fill the positions posted. Baltimore and DC are
experiencing huge challenges in recruiting qualified professionals, with their job postings
remaining open for over 7 weeks on average. “Fierce competition has emerged as hiring in
these areas is growing more quickly than the local talent supply can support.
Where are jobs equal to available recruits? Tucson AZ and Fort Hood Texas. Jobs there are
usually posted less than 5 weeks.
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to help you reach your goals.
Awards and Recognition - Take a look at our Accreditation & some of our
impressive accomplishments.
Education changes lives. Inspire others to take the next step.
Refer them to Capella University.
Tom Gadbois
LEAD Enrollment Counselor
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Subject: Capella University - MSISTM in Network Management
Raymond~
Nice talking with you again!
Capella U’s award and recognition - http://www.capella.edu/about/awards-
recognition/
Keep up the good work on completing your Bachelors.
Let Tom or I know if you need anything else.
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Capella University Informational Links:
Click to register for the GRADUATE mini-course:
http://www.capella.edu/online_learning/minicourseregistration.aspx
Click to watch our live courseroom presentation:
http://connect.capellauniversity.edu/p78773124/
Again, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today, if you have any questions or
concerns please feel free to contact me! All my contact information can be found below!
