

Many businesses rely on network administrators to ensure security of information, maintain computer networks, and help troubleshoot problems that arise with computer systems. In this critical role, you have direct impact on every department and every employee because the network infrastructure touches all aspects of the business. The Network Administration bachelor’s degree program at 鶹 is intended for students seeking to gain training in the major areas of network operations and administration. Because our courses are modeled on professional certification standards, you can gain an educational background to help you prepare for recognized industry certification examinations while earning your degree.
The program combines technical skills and knowledge with a focus on professional skills in areas including leadership and communications. In this curriculum you will:
Distance = Synchronous video & asynchronous online learning.
See our eLearning page for details on our exciting and innovative course delivery methods.
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Total tuition for an bachelor’s degree in Network Administration at ANU is only $54,360. Large online colleges with course-based programs are 14% – 114% higher and do not include fees or textbooks.(1) ANU tuition includes all fees (application, course, technology, graduation, etc.), textbooks, and lab equipment (where applicable).
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180 credit hours required/360 quality points required. All courses are 4 credit hours
Program Core Courses
92 Credit Hours
BUS420 Project Management
COM151 The Microsoft® Office
CS105 Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CS250 Systems Analysis & Design I
CY200 Security +
IT100 Electronics and Systems
IT101 Implementing and Troubleshooting OS Technology
IT102 Computer Hardware Technology
IT110 Network I
IT111 Network II
IT215 Client Configuration I
IT216 Client Configuration II
IT220 CISCO I
IT221 CISCO II
IT300 LINUX Operations
IT310 IT Operations Management
IT330 Project Management for Information Technology Professionals
NET205 Windows Server Administration
NET227 Network Server Installation and Configuration
NET228 Network Server Core Services
NET229 Network Server Advanced Services
NET300 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
NET400 Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
Electives
32 Credit Hours
BUS101 Introduction to Business
BUS217 Organizational Management
IT200 Technical Writing for Information Technology Professionals
IT230 Help Desk Remote Services
IT315 Application Development
IT335 Principles of Cryptography
IT400 Information Security Governance
IT425 Managing Innovation
NET315 VOIP & Unified Communications
NET310 Implementing Collaborative Services
General Education
56 Credit Hours
Select at least 1 from each discipline required; a minimum of 3 must be 300–400 level courses.
Written and Oral Communication
ENG102 English Composition*
ENG126 Oral Communication
Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic
LOG215 Thinking Critically
LOG357 Logic and Critical Thinking*
MAT101 Understanding Mathematics
MAT220 Algebra and Basic Statistics
MAT214 Algebra*
MAT419 Introduction to Statistics
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
GEN241 Cultural Appreciation
REL330 World Religion
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GOV340 American Government
HIS290 American History 1945–Present
HIS490 American Economic History
POL202 Political Science
PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/Group Dynamics
PSY127 Psychology*
PSY200 Human Growth and Development
SOC103 General Sociology
SOC463 Social Problems
Physical/Natural Science
BIO101 Introduction to Biology
BIO201 Basic Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO202 Basic Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM105 General, Organic Biochemistry
ENV101 Environmental Science
PER330 Personal Health
*This program requires this General Education course or equivalent
For all courses: See catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.
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