The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Computer Network Management provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as information technology professionals who administrate computer networks within the business environment. Computer networks are increasingly crucial to the success of businesses, schools, hospitals, government agencies, and every other type of organization. In Centura College Online’s Computer Network Management program, students work with the most important and current networking technologies, including desktop and server operating systems, routers, office productivity applications, and network security.

A career in computer network management allows professionals to work with the latest computer innovations with the ability to face challenges and complex problems confidently. As members of professional information technology teams, computer network managers are responsible for operating business-wide computer networks, deploying new software products, solving technical problems, handling system-wide computer errors, overseeing the work of consultants, providing day-to-day monitoring of network performance, and implementing security policies and procedures. In this program, students take courses that prepare them for all of these responsibilities.

Training begins with fundamental concepts and builds to more sophisticated skills and applications. This fully online program uses innovative simulators to replicate business networks, provides hardware to train students to conduct maintenance procedures, and provides a cutting edge learning environment for all courses. Centura College Online focuses on small class sizes and high interactivity between students and teachers to optimize the educational experience. In addition to the technological portion of the program, the program is rounded out with pertinent general education courses in written and oral communication, mathematics, and career development, and the program is followed up with job placement assistance.

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