Growing regulation of internal information controls and increased security concerns have helped made network technology expertise one of the highest demand skills across all industries. This online bachelor's specialization will help prepare you to pursue this hot career opportunity through network technology classes and hands-on learning in network administration, design, and security. The course work is designed to prepare you to take certification tests from Microsoft, Cisco, and other leading technology organizations, and provide the knowledge necessary to design, maintain, and troubleshoot Internet, intranet, and extranet connections, including local- and wide-area networks. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing technical specialist positions designing, implementing, and maintaining networks in both the public and private sector.