Associate in Network Systems Administration

School
DeVry University

Description
Online degree programs in Network Systems Administration is a good way to prepare for a career in what promises to be the second largest job growth segment in North America for the next ten years.

Associate in Network Systems Administration is one of the accredited online degree programs at Devry University for those who want to be prepared to meet the real-world needs of businesses and organizations that rely on networks to keep operations running smoothly.
Today nothing is more critical to successful business operations than effective networks. Maintaining existing systems and launching new ones is the job of a network systems administration professional. From activating accounts and security controls to installing and configuring routers and switchers to monitoring network performance and troubleshooting problems, network systems administration degree holders are prepared to work in virtually any industry that that relies on these key business systems.
This online degree program provides students with a background in network systems administration as applied to practical business situations. The program addresses installing, configuring, securing and administering network systems comprising users, shared resources and network elements, such as routers, in local and Internet-based environments.

The objectives of this online degree program are to produce graduates who are able to:

• Establish and administer a network by installing, configuring, securing, and testing multiple network operating systems and selected hardware such as network servers and routers.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills.
• Apply research and problem-solving skills.

Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission; North Central Association

Delivery Format
Online

Educational Level
Associate degrees

Requirements

Each applicant for either an education online or onsite must be at least 17 years old on the first day of classes.
Each applicant must have earned one of the following educational credentials from a DeVry-recognized organization: a high school diploma or equivalent, a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or a post-secondary degree. The diploma or other acceptable documentation of the applicant's educational achievement must be provided for the student's file by the end of registration unless the school grants an extension. An official transcript (or equivalent documentation) with the high school or college grade point average (GPA) and graduation date must be provided for the student's file by the end of the first semester.
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