Online Associate Degree in IT Network Management: Degree Details

Published Oct 29, 2009

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Students interested in earning an online associate degree in IT network management can pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Administration or Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology and Systems Management. Degree coursework often includes programming language, operating systems management, website development and network communications.

General Information About Online Associate Degrees in IT Network Management

IT network administrators design, secure and maintain computer network systems. Individuals interested in pursuing information technology degrees do not have to have exceptional computer skills, notes Kentucky's distance learning institution, Ashland Community and Technical College, www.ashland.kctcs.edu. Students interested in pursuing a 2-year IT network management degree can earn an online Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Administration. Related online degree programs include the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology and Systems Management and the Associate of Science degree n Network Engineering and Computer Servicing Technologies.

Degree Details and Courses for Online Associate Degrees in IT Network Management

Many IT network management programs are offered entirely online and use software programs, such Elluminate, www.elluminate.com, to facilitate virtual learning. Network and information technology associate degree programs generally range between 60-69 credits. Specific technical courses often include structured query language (SQL) programming, JavaScript, C++, Oracle, Perl scripting and extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML). Other topics of study may include computer concepts, network infrastructure, operating systems, Web design, management information systems and server administration. Students are also required to take general education courses in math, science, social science, writing and humanities.

Opportunities for IT Network Management Associate Degree-Holders

Upon earning an online associate degree in IT network management, students are typically qualified to pursue professional certifications, including Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), A+ or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA); some schools even offer certification during the online programs. Graduates of an online IT network management associate curriculum may begin working as consultants, network administrators, network support personnel or computer service technicians. Others may decide to continue toward a related bachelor's degree.

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