Technical diploma Network Administration and Information Security
1. III. Technical Diploma
Network Administration and Information Security
CIP Code: 11.1001, 11.1003
Program Title:
Network Administration and Information Security
Completion Award:
Technical Diploma
Contact Hours:
450
Outside Study Hours: 900
Semester Credits:
30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration:
60 weeks
Cost Per Credit Hour:
$249
Total Tuition: $7,470
Course Materials and Fees: $125
Total Course Materials & Fees: $1,250**
Total Cost of Program:
$8,720 (including course materials and fees)
Program Description
This Network Administration and Information Security Diploma program will teach students the
concepts and techniques of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and Access, and fundamentals of
programming logic. Students will develop the skills needed to manage a Windows Server 2008 system,
and will be able to setup a small LAN/WAN networks. The program introduces the students as well to
basic information security concepts and principles. The program prepares graduates to function
successfully in entry level network administration and information security positions.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate should be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Office Suite products.
Communicate effectively utilizing accepted business practices and applications.
Setup a small to medium size LAN and a WAN Network
Describe and implement performance balancing, redundancy, network management and
system migration and upgrades.
Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting, and system maintenance on LAN/WAN networks.
Apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific
operational problems and requirements presented by individual and organizational users.
Potential Employment
Upon successfully completing of this program, graduates should be able to perform tasks of an entry
level Network Administrator in a small Network setup, or any related positions in the information
technology and network administration fields.
* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given
course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.
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