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Bachelor of Science Networking
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Stand up for secure networks
When networks go down, businesses lose money, productivity and even customer trust. Help keep companies from crashing by supporting and securing computer networks. This bachelor’s program can help you understand monitoring and managing computer networks’ vital signs.
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Learn to keep networks strong
Get trained up with advanced skills to deftly solve networking challenges, from developing network security designs to handling server migration plans.
Build your skills
- Learn how to maintain the security of networks.
- Configure networks to optimize performance and reliability.
- Design network architecture to meet business needs.
The high-quality higher education you deserve
Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited by four respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn an industry-recognized diploma you’re proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
Accredited online university
Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited by four respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn an industry-recognized diploma you’re proud to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
3 out of 4 Strayer Bachelor of Science in Information Technology alumni agree that their degree was a worthwhile investment.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2021
Affording your degree
At Strayer, you’ll find plenty of ways to make your tuition affordable, so you can worry less about your budget and get down to business.
$1480
cost per course
$150
degree conferral (one-time only)
$65
technology fee (one per term)
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Ways to reduce your cost
Access no-cost gen ed courses through Sophia Learning. Then, earn even more courses, tuition-free, with the Strayer Graduation Fund.
Transfer up to 28 classes toward your bachelor’s degree.
Earn one tuition-free class at the end of your program for every three you complete with Graduation Fund. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
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More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you advance in your company and your career.
Grow your skills as a network server admin
What’s next for information systems and networking? With the Strayer BS in information technology, you can become one of the people with the answer. Find your path to network innovation with lab-based training and problem-solving skills based on real-world scenarios. View all courses.
Sample courses
Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
This course is an integrative capstone course for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. The course takes a senior management approach to examine and solve real-world problems and projects. Students will apply project management techniques to create integrative information technology solutions that include databases, systems analysis, security, networking, computer infrastructure, human-computer interaction and web design.
This is a lab-based course that prepares students to install, configure, secure and maintain the Windows server environment. Topics include configuring and managing DHCP, DNS, routing and remote access, file and print services.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of networking. Students will learn the skills necessary to install, operate, configure and verify local area networks in a simulated environment. Topics include configuring LAN switches and IP routers, managing network devices, assessing connectivity and access issues, and identifying basic security concerns.
This course builds on student knowledge of networking fundamentals and teaches them to design and configure wide-area networks (WANs). Students will learn the skills necessary to manage such networks in a simulated environment. Topics will include advanced network design and switching, VLANs, advanced router and network management configuration and network security.
This is a lab-based course that prepares students with advanced server administration concepts to plan, deploy, secure, monitor, back up and manage enterprise network server environments. Topics also include storage solutions, high availability, file and printer services and security. You have options: choose this course, or CIS413 Internetworking Switching (Cisco Track).
Bachelor’s admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome international students from around the globe.
Campus Locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
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