National American University

Our associate degree in Applied Information Technology program of study prepares graduates for various entry-level positions in the information system field with a balanced overview of technology in the major core. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to design a program in their area of interest and their technology-related certifications, which may be in Microsoft networking, Cisco networking, or other technical disciplines. Graduates may qualify for positions such as network administrators, network engineers, or other technical positions.

The dedicated students will be motivated to have accomplished the following by the time they are successful graduates of National American University's Computer Security program: Perform the tasks necessary to bolster the data management needs of industry for this field, prove ability to perform the rudimentary information technology skills needed to give user support to organizations, implementation and upkeep of necessary information systems for the proper functioning of business management teams and safeguard data via the installation of proper security prototypes and more!

Earning an associate degree in Information Technology can prepare learners for a variety of entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students will work with an advisor to customize a program based on their own particular area of interest such as programming, database administration, Microsoft networking, or software applications.

Earning a bachelor's degree in Applied Information Technology can prepare individuals for careers involving software engineering, technical support, technical writing, and database development. Our program is well-suited for learners with an interest or background in technology who have previous transfer credits that can be applied toward program completion in the shortest amount of time. Upon completion graduates may be qualified to sit for national certification exams in CompTIA A+, Project+, Linux+, Network+, and i-Net+.

This program is not offered through our Online campus format in Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), or Tennessee (TN).

Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems can give graduates a wide range of career options because of their ability to use information technology to its maximum benefit for an organization. Along with the fundamental disciplines relating to business management, the expansion of technology applications that increase proficiency in the business arena has made this degree combination a very advantageous choice.

Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Computer Security & Forensics program is meant to prepare the student for a career in the important field of information security in an increasingly technical age. The focused student will gain from the courses available in digital forensics and more. Skills taught will include the ability to gather, safely store, retrieve and carefully probe digital evidence. Those who successfully complete this program will be prepared to assess the risk of computer attacks and know the proper ways to minimize threats to information systems.

Earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Management Information Systems combines IT specialization with business, finance, management, and accounting courses to prepare graduates to assume leadership positions overseeing modern business operations. Some of the positions graduates may qualify for are systems analysts, computer center managers, and sales and marketing representatives, to name a few.

Earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Microsoft Network Management prepares individuals to manage systems and provide technical support as they oversee corporate multi-computer networking systems. Courses begin with a solid background of computer applications that solve the information technology needs of organizations. Learners will then focus on mastering the designing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting involved in Microsoft networking. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exam which is recognized as an industry-standard certification.

The motivated learner of the Computer Support Specialist Program at National American University will demonstrate competency in the following areas: basic information technology needed for user support in various industries, how to implement and properly service computer-based data required for management services in an array of organizations, provide support for the required information management functions of the business world, correct designing, implementation of and upkeep of relational databases.

The hard-working student of American National University's MCITP Network Management Program will be able to: show proficiency in correctly designing, implementing and maintaining relational databases, decipher an array of business dilemmas by proper application of structured program scrutiny, clarify modern networking technologies which are comprised of area networks, internet, both hardware and software utilized in building a network infrastructure, implementing and managing typical computer operating systems, installation, configuration and identification of the hardware affiliated with personal computers, launch correct care for information technology needs, design, instigate and bring about the network infrastructure to provide support management and functions of production to various businesses, apply appropriate management strategies for systems analysis, properly assess the information technology needs for specific organizations and outline a workable solution strategy.

The efficient student of the Network and Server Administrator Program at National American University will be able to demonstrate the following skills: expertise with the basic information technology platforms needed to give user support in appropriate industries, manage a network infrastructure able to adequately support management and production functions within organizations, proper implementation and up-keep of computer-based information systems to sustain the process of making decisions for upper management.