Networks are the very foundation of the information-based "new economy." There is hardly a business or organization that can operate effectively without the benefit of the latest networking technology. There is currently a significant shortage of workers with information technology skills, and the demand for trained networking professionals has never been higher. Employers are offering excellent salaries and outstanding benefits to attract educated networking professionals. Now is the time to begin your career in Network Administration at Morrisville State College.

The Network Administration concentration will teach you the fundamental skills that you will need to build a solid foundation for a career in the data communications and computer networking field. You will learn about local area networks, wide area networks, virtual private networks, intranets, and the Internet. You will obtain hands-on laboratory experience with enterprise-level network devices including switches, routers, and protocol analyzers, as well as important network operating systems including Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, and Linux.

Career Opportunities

A student who completes the Information Technology Network Administration bachelor degree program will be prepared to embark on the following careers: