Computer Network Engineering - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Computer Network Engineering from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. In this program, based in the Network Systems Department at Cincinnati State, emphasis is placed on design, installation, and support of an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), network segment, Internet, or intranet system. Graduates of the program provide day-to-day, on-site administrative support for a variety of work environments, including professional offices, small businesses, schools, government agencies, and large corporations. They maintain and troubleshoot network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. They are responsible for gathering data to identify customer needs and then using the information to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. They also plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures, as well as implement Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and deploy emerging technologies such as Voice over IP (VoIP) business communication systems. Graduates are prepared to: Install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade computer network hardware and software Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures, such as firewalls and VPNs Support local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) Pursue industry certifications, such as the Cisco CCNA and the Comp TIA Network+ certifications Representative Job Titles for Graduates Computer Engineering Technician Field Service Technician Network Administrator Network Designer Network Technician Representative Co-op Employers General Cable The Kroger Co. The Matrix Company Premier Manufacturing Support Services Inc. University of Cincinnati Co-op Salary Projections $11?$14/hour Graduate Starting Salary Projections $28,000?$36,000 annually View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.