Program offered is an Associate.

Objectives

The purpose of this program is to help students prepare for entry-level positions in network systems administration related professions. The curriculum of the program focuses on technical, business and general education cores of studies. The technical core covers knowledge and skills in computer systems, operating systems, local and wide area network systems, telecommunications fundamentals and the administrative tasks related to such systems. Students will be taught to perform installation, configuration, administration and routine maintenance tasks. Courses in the business core will introduce basic business functions, organizational structures and behaviors and technology applications in business settings. The general education core will offer studies in the humanities, mathematics, science and the social sciences.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may pursue careers in a variety of entry-level positions involving computer and network systems installation, configuration, administration and maintenance tasks.

Admission Requirements

Refer to the Admission section of this catalog for information relating to Admission Requirements and Procedures for this program.

Equipment

The student is responsible, at his or her expense, for providing all supplies and equipment for the student's use in the online courses in the program, including, without limitation, a computer (and the associated accessories and peripheral equipment, including without limitation, a monitor, keyboard and printer), software and Internet service.