McCann School of Business and Technology


COMPUTER NETWORK
ADMINISTRATION

Program Objective

     To prepare the student for an entry level career in the growing computer industry. Students will acquire specialized skills in computer networking to include Windows NT, Novell, and Unix. The curriculum is designed to provide basic preparation necessary to sit for various industry certification examinations, as well as completing a hands on externship in the computer networking industry.

Career Opportunities

  • Systems Analyst

  • Systems Administrator

  • Network Systems Programmer

  • Systems Integrator

  • Network and Applications Support

  • Network Planning and Architecture

  • Network Consulting

  • PC/Network Administration

 

Competency Profile

Upon completion of the Computer Network Administration program, the graduate should be able to:
  • Develop a knowledge and understanding of the role and relationship of the Network Administrator and the business/corporation for which she/he works.

  • Gain pertinent knowledge of the history of computing and a solid overview of existing technologies as well as the future of data processing.

  • Provide hands-on knowledge of major network operating systems, the underlying communications protocols and the supporting network hardware.

  • Provide an understanding of how basic network components work and how they are put together to implement a system.

  • Provide fundamental knowledge needed to design, configure and implement Local Area Networks (LANs), using available hardware and software elements in a laboratory setting.

  • Provide an understanding of network architectures and protocols.

  • Provide an understanding of Web Page design and development to include HTML as well as the elements of programming languages to include Java, JavaScript, etc.

  • Install and configure web servers.

  • Trouble shoot and repair hardware and software.

  • Provide user training and support.

  • Become eligible to test for certain industry certifications in the computer networking field.

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