Network Administration, B.Tech., Major #3047
Enterprises need information to create competitive advantages in today’s dynamic business environment. Business people require tools like the Internet, the World Wide Web, laptops, smart phones, cloud computing, wireless technology, multimedia, social media, and e-commerce. Typically, business people do not need to understand how the technology works; they simply want it to do the job for them. Information Technology (IT) builds on the foundation of Computer Information Systems, but it has a broader scope. IT seeks to facilitate the business processes of the organization. The information technologist not only knows how technology work but is equally interested in people and their applied use of technology to increase productivity. Your educational experience will be supported by a robust information technology infrastructure. Students receive practical hands-on experience in their field of study using the latest network technologies in a top-notch academic lab environment. These systems support the latest software applications for gaming, graphics, animation, web development, video production, databases, voice and data communications, programming, server administration, multimedia development, virtualization, cloud computing, and information security.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, and configure enterprise network infrastructure.
Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, and configure network operating systems.
Configure computer system security, network security, access control, and physical security.
Design networked solutions to facilitate business processes.
Curriculum Requirements - 120 Credits
course | credits |
|---|---|
CITA 110 - Intro to Information Technology | 3 |
CITA 120 -Computer Concepts and OS | 3 |
CITA 140 Introduction to Programming | 3 |
CITA 190 Introduction to Linux / UNIX Operating Systems | 3 |
CITA 200 Data Communications Networking | 3 |
CITA 210 Visual Programming and Development Tools | 3 |
CITA 230 Network Technology | 3 |
CITA 320 Network Administration | 3 |
CITA 370 Network Design Concepts | 3 |
CITA 395 Internship Orientation Seminar | 1 |
CITA 405 Project Management | 3 |
CITA 430 Computer Integration and Interoperability | 3 |
CITA 460 Organization & End-User Info Systems | 3 |
CITA 480 Information Tech Internship | 12 |
BSAD 116 – Business Organization & Mgt | 3 |
BSAD 300 – Management Communications | 3 |
CITA 100 - 200 Level Electives as Advised | 3 |
CITA 300-400 Level Electives as Advised | 3 |
CITA, ACCT, or BSAD 100-200 as advised | 6 |
CITA, ACCT, or BSAD 300-400 as advised | 9 |
COMP 101 Composition and Research | 3 |
COMP 310 Advanced Tech Communications | 3 |
MATH as Advised | 3 |
Liberal Art & Science Electives as Advised | 21 |
General Electives as Advised | 14 |
Suggested Course Sequencing
Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
Year 1/Fall - 17 Credits | ||
CITA 110 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
CITA 140 - Introduction to Programming | 3 | |
CITA elective (as advised) | 3 | |
COMP 101 - Composition and Research | 3 | |
MATH as Advised | 3 | |
GNED 100 - First Year Experience | 2 | |
Year 1/Spring - 15 Credits | ||
CITA 120 - Computer Concepts & Operating Systems | 3 | |
CITA 190 - Introduction to Linux / UNIX Operating Systems | 3 | |
BSAD 116 - Business Organization & Management | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 2/Fall - 15 Credits | ||
CITA 200 - Data Communication Networking | 3 | |
CITA 210 - Visual Programming & Development Tools | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 2/Spring - 15 Credits | ||
CITA 230 - Network Technology | 3 | |
CITA, ACCT or BSAD-Lower Level | 3 | |
COMP 310 - Advanced Technical Communications | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 3/Fall - 15 Credits | ||
CITA 320 - Network Administration | 3 | |
BSAD 300 - Management Communications | 3 | |
ACCT, BSAD OR CITA-Upper Level | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Liberal Art & Science Elective (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 3/Spring - 15 Credits | ||
CITA 370 - Network Design Concepts | 3 | |
ACCT, BSAD OR CITA-Upper Level | 3 | |
ACCT, BSAD OR CITA-Upper Level | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 4/Fall - 16 Credits | ||
CITA 395 - Internship Orientation Seminar | 1 | |
CITA 405 - Project Management | 3 | |
CITA 430 - Computer Integration and Interoperability | 3 | |
CITA 460 - Organizations & End User Info Systems | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
General Electives (as advised) | 3 | |
Year 4/Spring - 12 Credits | ||
CITA 480 - Information Technology Internship | 12 | |