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.

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 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.