Protect Businesses Against Crippling Electronic Threats with a Network Security Specialization
Information Systems Management Associate's degree - Network Security specialization
Network security professionals keep company information systems safe from hackers and viruses, and are the go-to employees in their IT departments when a security issue needs to be resolved. The top-tier, hands-on degree curriculum delivered by industry-certified faculty, in our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a Network Security specialization gives you a competitive advantage over other candidates in positions like network security specialist, network technician, and support systems specialist.
Your studies will focus on the most current and emerging technologies in security concepts, disaster recovery, and network administration skills, so you are fully qualified to successfully protect a company’s data and other sensitive information. After completing eligible courses as a Rasmussen College student, your curriculum will also prepare you to take industry-specific certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® to further enhance your professional resume—and we will cover the cost of these certification exam application fees for you.* Plus, if you’ve already earned an industry certification, you may be eligible to receive college credit.
*Rasmussen College will cover the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
Data and Network Security is Crucial in Today’s Business World
As more businesses depend on electronic storage for all of their sensitive data, the need for skilled IT professionals who know how to protect this information is greater than ever. Protecting information such as social security numbers, trademark information, salary data, and business processes is critical to the continued success of every business. Your specialization in network security will help you learn the tactics to keep a network safe.
Our blended online and on campus network security specialization offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the hands-on experience only available in a classroom setting.
Network Security Courses
Your network security courses will help prepare you to protect confidential information and build virtual security fences for businesses that need to keep their data safe. Your blended online and classroom network security specialization also teaches you about computer forensics, which will teach you to deal with problems if your network is breached.
Some key courses include:
Networking Security Fundamentals
You will learn how to manage threats against email, web applications, files, and print services.
Introduction to Computer Forensics
You will learn how to set up an investigator’s office and laboratory, what computer forensic hardware and software tools are available, the importance of digital evidence controls, and how to process crime and incident scenes.
Information Technology Capstone
You will apply what you have learned about information technology (IT) and be tasked with solving a real world IT problem.
Network Security Career Outlook
IT is a growing field and network security will need to be led by well-trained and experienced security experts. As the world becomes more “wired,” an increasing number of people with secure network knowledge are needed to fill jobs.
Here's a snapshot of a possible career:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Computer Specialists | $58,460 | $77,010 | $96,890 | 13% |
The Rasmussen College career placement staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn't end there – these services are available throughout your career.
‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.
Seamless Credit Transfer Policies
Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.
Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
- Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge. These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students.
- Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences
Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.
¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog. Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.
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