Master in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager (Master's)

Tuition is Competitive tuition.

Students complete hybrid coursework with one 3-day residency per semester and online classes to manage IT systems in real-world settings. They analyze business problems and implement technology solutions using current tools and methodologies. The program emphasizes practical application through project-based learning and team collaboration. Courses cover system design, infrastructure, security, and legal issues in information systems.

Focus areas include Computer Science Application, Information Systems Data Science, Information Systems Project Management.

The program requires 36 credit hours, with 24 credits in core courses and 12 credits in a concentration. Students take four 3-credit hybrid courses and three 3-credit fully online courses per semester.

Graduates enter roles such as IT project manager, database administrator, business analyst, IT consultant, and chief information officer.

Applicants must submit a graduate international application, official transcripts from all prior institutions, and language proficiency scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. Students applying for an F1 visa must provide a copy of their passport. Transcripts from outside the U.S. must be evaluated by WES, ECE, IERF, EP, or InCred.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Hybrid delivery with one 3-day residency per semester; fully online courses; part-time and full-time options available; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 55% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.