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Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Specialization in Network Administration
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT): Specialization in Network Administration
This Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree program features a specialization in Network Administration and is designed for students wishing to learn industry-current knowledge of network systems administration. Our Bachelor in network administration specialization covers network configurations, networking hardware, network operating systems, segmentation through sub-netting, and computer network management issues. Courses are structured to help students learn knowledge and skills common to IT network professionals.
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The goal of the BIT program with a specialization in Network Administration is to help students demonstrate the ability to implement and deploy network topologies using the necessary network hardware and software systems.
The Network Administration specialization is intended for students seeking to gain experience in the major areas of network operations and administration, which may include user support and troubleshooting, infrastructure configuration and maintenance, and network operations management.
The AIU BIT with a specialization in Network Administration combines technical skills and knowledge with a focus on professional skills in areas including leadership, behavioral understanding, implementation of change and project management. In this curriculum, students can learn how to:
- Apply best practices in network operations and administration.
- Configure network components for operations.
- Program for database connectivity.
- Troubleshoot and remedy network problems.
- Design and implement a local area network.
- Describe, implement, and troubleshoot network-based communication services.
In addition to the general education requirements, this BIT program with a specialization in Network Administration includes the following courses that are taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant career experience in the IT industry. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Introduction to Computer and Network Hardware
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming and Logic
- Introduction to Databases
- Network Infrastructure Basics
- Comprehensive IT Project
- Survey of Calculus
- Data Structure and Implementation
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics in IT
- Computer Networks and Security
- Introduction to Web Systems and Media
- Human/Computer Interface Interactions
- Program Capstone
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Routing and Switching
- Network Hardware: Physical Layer
- Advanced Routing and Switching
- Network Security and Management
- Special Topics in Network Administration
- Wireless and Mobile Computing
- Cluster Computing
- Data Storage and Compression
- Enterprise Networking
- Specialized Network Administration
- Implementing and Managing a Network
This degree program is also available as a degree completion program online. Please see the AIU catalog for more information and a full list of courses.
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This program is available at the following AIU campuses:
Degree programs and availability vary by campus.