The Systems Administration program prepares students for careers in network systems and administration. Network administrators install and maintain computer workstations and server software, set up user accounts, maintain system resources and operations, trouble shoot systems and network problems, and manage system security.
Students are trained in technical support of PC systems and in administration of Windows Server and Linux server based operating systems. All types of industries and businesses including data centers, hospitals, school districts, corporations and governments that use networked computers, servers, and online tools require systems administration skills.
Students develop skills to:
- Install, upgrade, and repair stand-alone computers
- Install, wire, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Local Area Networks
- Setup and configure network protocols
- Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot routers and switches
- Maintain and troubleshoot systems and network security (cybersecurity) protocols
- The program prepares students to take industry certification exams in CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCENT and CCNA) and others
Program Learning Outcomes:
- IO1 Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context. - IO2 Quantitative Reasoning
Analyze and solve computational problems using a modern program language. - IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills
Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills. - PO4 Demonstrate the ability to build, upgrade, and repair computer hardware
- PO5 Configure, troubleshoot, and administer computer networks and networking hardware
- PO6 Deploy and manage server hardware and software to support organizational operations and goals
- PO7 Identify basic components of databases, virtualization, security, and project management
The following schedule of courses is the recommended program for completing this degree. See a program advisor for substitute courses.