College of
Engineering &
Information
Sciences
Associate Degree Program
Network Systems Administration
about this
degree program
general education
coursework
Computer and communication networks enable
everything from long-distance file sharing to instant
messaging. Building and maintaining these networks is
the responsibility of network systems administrators. A
degree in the Network Systems Administration program
from DeVry University can help you master the latest
network and communication technologies while gaining
valuable management and communication skills.
At DeVry University, we believe in the value of a
comprehensive education. This means broadening
your knowledge and skill sets beyond the area of
your degree program, to prepare you to succeed in
today’s diverse and evolving workplace.
Our program can help you develop critical technical
skills, as well as managerial skills that will make you
a valued employee in any environment. In our degree
program you have the opportunity to prepare for
certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Associate
(CCNA), which is highly valued among prospective
employers. You can also work first-hand with the same
technologies that you may experience out in the field.
From day one, you can learn important analytical
and communication skills, such as problem solving,
reasoning and analysis, academic and professional
writing, and mathematics and statistics skills. These
skills can better equip you to work across cultures
and understand a wide range of concepts that
influence your area of study.
core-degree
coursework
all
of these
courses
BUSN-115 COMP-100 COMP-129 COMP-230 SEC-280 Introduction to Business and Technology
Computer Applications for Business with Lab
PC Hardware and Software with Lab
Introduction to Scripting and Database with Lab
Principles of Information Systems Security
General Education Coursework:
• Communication Skills
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Personal and Professional Development
• Social Sciences
did you know?
Cisco Networking Academy courses at DeVry University teach networking
and IT skills to prepare you for industry recognized certifications.
Note: DeVry’s academic catalog, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog, contains the most current
and detailed program information, including graduation requirements.
College of
Engineering &
Information
Sciences
Associate Degree Program
Network Systems Administration
careers in
network systems administration
knowledge
and skills
Our reliance on data and our need to access that data quickly, securely and
across many different platforms and devices has increased rapidly in the last
decade. So has the demand for the people who build and maintain those
data networks, making network systems administration one of the fastestgrowing careers today.
Networking2 — Gain working knowledge of the underlying
DeVry University’s Network Systems Administration degree program, can
teach you how to activate accounts and institute security measures, install
and configure routers and switchers, and monitor the performance of both
local and wide area networks. You can learn how to troubleshoot common
problems and learn to find quick solutions.
With the knowledge you gain, you can be prepared to set up servers
and workstations using today’s most popular operating systems, enable
security and access measures, and set up virtual private networks for any
organization.
Graduates of DeVry University’s Network Systems Administration Associate
degree program may consider careers including:
• Disaster Recovery Analyst
• Computer Support Specialist
• Network Security Administrator
• Network Systems Administrator
• Network Troubleshooting
and Support
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of network systems
and data communications analysts is expected to grow by 53 percent from
2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations
and places it among the faster growing of all occupations. According to the
Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Demand for Web administrators and
Web developers will also be strong. More of these workers will be needed
to accommodate the increasing amount of data sent over the Internet, as
well as the growing number of Internet users. In addition, as the number
of services provided over the Internet expands, Web administrators and
developers will continue to see employment increases.”1
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
Edition, Computer Network, Systems and Database Administrators, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/
ocos305.htm (visited March 31, 2011).
2
DeVry University, on the Internet at www.devry.edu/degree-programs/college-engineering-informationsciences/network-systems-administration-about.jsp.
3
O*NET OnLine, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, on the Internet at www.online.onetcenter.
org/link/summary/15-1071.00 (visited April 1, 2011).
1
In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry
University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry is
certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is
authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus – 3343 Perimeter
Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location. AC0060. ©2014 DeVry
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technology of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks
(WANs), and the Internet, including networking media, the Open
System Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission control protocol/
Internet protocol (TCP/IP), routing and switching, and small network
configuration and troubleshooting.
Routing2 — Understand router configuration, maintenance and
troubleshooting; routing protocols; and access control lists (ACLs) as a
traffic management tool.
Switching2 — Explore advanced Internet protocol (IP) addressing
techniques, intermediate routing protocols, switch configuration and
maintenance, and virtual area networks (VLANs) and related protocols.
career-focused
coursework
all
of these
courses
NETW-202 NETW-204 NETW-206 NETW-208 NETW-230 NETW-240 NETW-250 Introduction to Networking with Lab
Introduction to Routing with Lab
Introduction to Switching with Lab
Introduction to WAN Technologies with Lab
Network Operating Systems - Windows,
with Lab
Network Operating Systems - UNIX,
with Lab
Voice/VoIP Administration with Lab
Network Operating Systems2 — Study the basic operation and
management of local and wide area networks using the Microsoft or
UNIX network operating systems (NOSs). Learn the installation of server
and workstation software, physical network configuration, network
security, policy domain controllers, and performance monitoring and
troubleshooting techniques.
Voice/VoIP Administration2 — Explore technologies and
systems that serve voice traffic, including enterprise switches (e.g.,
private branch exchanges and Centrex), networked telephony solutions,
voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), call centers, voice processing and
wireless systems.
Systems Analysis3 — Determine how a system should work and
how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect
outcomes.
Critical Thinking3 — Use logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or
approaches to problems.
Information Ordering3 — Arrange things or actions in a certain
order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns
of numbers, letters, words, pictures or mathematical operations).
Interacting with Computers3 — Use computers and computer
systems to program hardware, write software, set up functions, enter
data or process information.
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