Information Systems Technology Network Administration - Southwest Virginia Community College

Information Systems Technology Network Administration from Southwest Virginia Community College is a Campus Associate Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. Purpose: Technology is advancing at an alarming rate, increasing the demand for trained, qualified workers to fill the many available jobs. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology will provide the student with the skills he/she needs in the developing job market. In addition to gaining skills and knowledge in computer programming, systems analysis, networking, databases, and web design, the student will also be able to focus his/her skills with a specialization. The specialization in Network Administration is designed to fulfill two goals. The first goal is to prepare the student for certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and to receive the CompTIA Network + certification. The MCP certification is a Microsoft certification that involves taking and passing one Microsoft certification exam. Becoming an MCP is the first step in becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Business and industry recognize Microsoft Certified Professionals as experts in their respective field. The second goal is for the student to actually to be able to plan, implement, and service a local area network (LAN). The student is provided with the basic knowledge needed to understand the working relationship of LAN components on an enterprise basis. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and meeting the challenges associated with enterprise wide LAN administration. The student will have the skills, knowledge, and some of the experience required for employment in one or more of the following occupational areas. Occupational Objectives: Network Specialist Network Architect Network Technician Network Engineer Computer Programmer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Information Systems Manager View more details on Southwest Virginia Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.