Computer Network Administration

Delve into the wide-ranging world of Computer Network Administration with a curriculum that supplies both the intricate underst和ing of the IT world 和 the critical 商务沟通 和管理 skills needed to succeed in it. 课程包括编程, networks 和 data communications, 法律和道德问题, 取证, 计算机和网络安全, 技术写作, 商务沟通, 和管理. You will complete a capstone project working with SAU's IT department in our modern server room.

我们的 internship program offers quality, experiential learning with workplace partners invested in your success. SAU students have worked side-by-side with network 和 technology experts at a number of regional 和 national corporations, including the National Security Administration, 谷歌, 迪尔 & Company, Arconic (formerly Alcoa), 和 Genesis Health Systems.

In addition, we offer majors in 计算机科学 和 网络安全.

Many of our students choose to continue their education at SAU. 我们的 Master of Science in 信息rmation Technology Management prepares IT professionals to effectively analyze, 创建, 和 manage information systems that meet the needs of your organization. 

All of our programs are strengthened by our CIS 校友 Advisory Council. These alumni are successful, working IT professionals 和 industry leaders from across the U.S. They are invested in the university 和 care about our students. Their job on the council is to offer input 和 feedback on our curriculum 和 give advice on industry trends, which ensures your education is relevant 和 strong.

Computer network administration professionals may work as network administrators, 系统管理员, 网络工程师, or systems integration senior technicians.

• 蒂姆·亚拉，18岁 is an enterprise systems engineer for SAP, a leading global software company.  "SAU offers outst和ing majors that are specifically 开车n to the technology field," Tim said. "Within the industry, you will be using the skills you learn in the courses. That's what helped me get where I am today, working for the leading software company in the world."
• David Bloom '08 is a software engineer at Apple, Inc., 和 previously has worked for Cue 和 谷歌. 在圣. 可以买滚球的正规平台, he found himself searching for glitches in programming, 和 one discovery led to an internship at 谷歌, 最终找到了一份工作. 他还在海外实习过 at Opera, one of the oldest internet browser services in Norway.
• Liz (Toye) Trilikis '99 is a digital platform manager in the Caterpillar Global Services division 和 for the past 7 years has been a leader in Caterpillar's eCommerce Division, chiefly responsible for a global Commerce platform & 订单管理系统.
• 米奇·迈尔斯，86年, a vice president of customer success at BMC Software in Plano, 德州, is confident the computer science 和 business classes at SAU helped him "learn how to learn. It was less about specific skills such as programming 和 more about learning how to think about business 和 strategies." 

凯文Lillis，博士，主席和教授

加里Monnard，博士，教授

特拉维斯Eygabroad，助理教授

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

All CIS majors/minors must pass CSCI 140 和 CSCI 270 with a C or better.

View Computer Network Administration course 和 descriptions in the online course catalog

必修(21学分):
CSCI 140 Foundations of 计算机科学
csc185脚本编程
CSCI 270 Networks 和 Data Communications
TCP/IP基本原理
CSCI 435 Legal 和 Ethical Issues in Computing
CSCI 470 Advanced Computer Networks 和 Data Communication
CSCI 475顶点研讨会

选择5(15学分):
CSCI 250 Introduction to 网络安全
CSCI 281离散结构
CSCI 375网络取证
CSCI 415 Computer 和 Network Security
CSCI 425计算机取证
CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic)
CSCI 480 Topics in 计算机科学
CSCI 490 Independent Study in 计算机科学
CSCI 499 Internship in 计算机科学 (1-3 credits)

Communication Component – Choose two (6 credits):
COMM 306 Group Dynamics 和 Methods
COMM 326 Communication 和 Technology
COMM 327 Organizational Communication
技术写作
ENGL 315 Written Business Communication

退出调查
During the last semester before graduation, Computer Network Administration majors are required to complete a CIS Department Undergraduate 退出调查.

St. 可以买滚球的正规平台 offers excellent scholarships 和 grants, work-study 和 other financial aid options! Full-time students may be eligible based on your strong academic performance in college, your talent in fine arts or athletics or your demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAU school code for the FAFSA is 001889.