Bachelor in Information Technology Network Administration

What is a degree in Information Technology Network Administration?
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology Network Administration is designed to prepare students to troubleshoot LAN/WAN’s and related information systems, install and configure software programs and applications, manage and update security technologies, assist with network operations analysts, and support technical users in organizations.  Management duties include the rolling out and testing of new computer hardware and software, performing corrective and preventative measures on existing equipment, and/or working in a help desk support environment.

Career and Employment Possibilities
Careers include a computer network systems engineer, personal computer technician, help desk support analyst, wireless (WIFI) specialist, network systems engineer, information security specialist, or technical trainer.  Employment opportunities exist in a variety of environments, including large corporations, small businesses, and government organizations.

Why a degree in Information Technology Network Administration?
Both large and small businesses increasingly use the Internet to conduct business, so the importance of data and network security continues to grow, which means greater employment opportunities for graduates of Network Administration Bachelor Degree programs.  Those with expertise in computer systems and network administration can take advantage of great job mobility because their knowledge and skills are often needed in many jobs.  These professionals must also keep pace with changing and rapidly advancing technology.

Information Technology Network Administration Course Work
Courses that students in this program may expect to take include:

 
• Financial Accounting
 
• Principles of Economics
 
• Legal and Ethical Issues
 
• A+ and Network+
 
• Security+
 
• Wireless LAN Administration
 
• Implementing / Supporting Windows XP
 
• Configuring/Troubleshooting Windows 2008 Servers
 
• Configuring/Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Doman Setup
   
  • Financial Accounting
   
  • Principles of Economics
   
  • Legal and Ethical Issues
   
  • A+ and Network+
   
  • Security+
   
  • Wireless LAN Administration
   
  • Implementing / Supporting Windows XP
   
  • Configuring/Troubleshooting Windows 2008 Servers
   
  • Configuring/Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Doman Setup
  
  

Job Outlook and Demand
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), employment for many careers related to Network Administration and IT is expected to increase much faster than average as more businesses and organizations adopt increasingly complex technologies.  Career prospects should be excellent for those with college degrees and practical experience.