Navigate Complex Networks In Any Industry
Information Systems Management Associate’s Degree and Diploma —Network Administration Specialization
Our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree and Diploma with a specialization in Network Administration provides you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to successfully navigate complex networks and troubleshoot issues. As a graduate, you can gain a competitive advantage as you start your career in entry-level positions such as IT support specialist, network administrator, and help desk technician.
Your coursework also helps you prepare to earn industry-specific certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® and you can take these certification exams at no additional cost to you.* Plus, if you have already earned these certifications, you may be eligible to receive college credit.
Your Career Begins with a Specialization in Network Administration
As businesses become increasingly dependent on technological advances each year, the need for well-trained IT professionals also continues to increase. Your degree in network administration can help you find and succeed in a database administration career.
Our industry-certified faculty members are dedicated to helping you succeed both in the classroom and in your career. They work one-on-one with you to develop your creative problem-solving skills and focus on today's latest technologies so you are prepared to hit the ground running in your career as an IT support specialist, network administrator, or help desk technician.
As a CompTIA Academy Partner, Rasmussen College prepares you to earn sought-after CompTIA industry certifications. Our partnership ensures that our curriculum is designed to help you pass the most in-demand entry- and intermediate-level certification exams—giving you a competitive edge in today's workforce.
Learn more about our Information Systems Management Associate's degree or Diploma by completing the form on the right or calling us at 888-549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to answer all your questions.
- Earn industry-relevant certifications
- Experienced faculty deliver market-relevant curriculum
- Unlimited FTP/web space to use throughout your degree
- Conveniently offered online or on campus
Network Administration Courses
Our blended online and classroom Network Administration specialization helps prepare you to meet the diverse network needs of businesses around the country. With a network administration specialization, you will learn to install, manage and monitor computer networks using popular network operating systems. You will also build, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware.
- Courses led by industry-certified faculty
- Earn a variety of valuable industry-specific certifications
- Waive courses for eligible certifications you already earned
- Transfer into our IT Management Bachelor's degree
Sample Course List
Fundamentals of PC Hardware and Software
Linux Administration
Microsoft Exchange Server
Cisco Networking Fundamentals and Routing
Estimated Program Cost
Information presented on our tuition calculator
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)
BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Tuition Lock
Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.
Federal And State Grants
Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.
Time To Complete
Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.
Credit Transfer
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.
Corporate Discounts
Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.
Estimated Potential Earnings
If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.
A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.
A Degree Matters
Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:
- National Average Lifetime Earnings**
- Unemployment Rate**
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Bachelor's Degree$2,281,0404.9%
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Associate's Degree$1,763,4406.8%
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Some College$1,622,2408.7%
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High School Diploma$1,367,8809.4%
**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Seamless Transfer Policies
- Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
- Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
- Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
- No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
- Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
- Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
- Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
- Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
- Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
- Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
- Submit a military transcript
- Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study
- School of Technology Waivers:
- Course waivers will be considered for students who have select professional certifications from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA); Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS); Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT); or CIW JavaScript certification.
- Course waivers will be considered for specific courses within the School of Technology related to the certification.
- Certifications must have been earned within the last three years.
- The student's credential will be reviewed, and if the criteria are met, will waive the course requirements and the grades will be posted on the student transcript as a Course Waiver (CW).
Information on transfer policies
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.
CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.
Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Exchange are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
*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.
