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Online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Networking
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
40 bachelor's courses
11 weeks long
$ 1525
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Why earn a degree in networking from Strayer?
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 how to monitor and manage computer networks’ vital signs.
Learn how to maintain and repair networking systems
Facilitate accessibility and scalability of data communication systems with an online BSIT in Networking from Strayer. You’ll develop the skills to solve networking challenges, maintain network security, optimize performance and design architecture to meet organizational needs.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer BSIT, Networking concentration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Learn how to maintain the security of networks.
- Configure networks to optimize performance and reliability.
- Design network architecture to meet business needs.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Networking cost breakdown
- 40 courses, $1525 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
Employer Tuition Assistance
More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs.
The Strayer Learn and Earn Scholarship
For every three courses you pass, earn one on us, tuition-free, to be redeemed at the end of your program with the Strayer Earn and Learn Scholarship. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.
Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree
As a Strayer student, you have access to no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia. Take up to two online Sophia courses at a time and transfer eligible courses towards your undergraduate degree.
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Explore courses in Strayer’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Networking
Discover how to build computer networks that power modern communication and help keep businesses running smoothly. Develop the essential skills to design and administer computer networks, including both LANs and WANs. You’ll master the fundamentals of networking in hands-on labs, including how to install, configure, secure and maintain network environments to meet business and cybersecurity needs.
Networking concentration courses
CIS 332 Network Server Administration I
CIS 337 Internetworking Basics
CIS 357 Advanced Internetworking
CIS 401 Network Server Administration II
Complete your degree from where you live, on your time, in a flexible, 100% online program. Using our online portal, you’ll be able to:
- Access lectures and coursework
- Complete assignments and exams
- Communicate with professors and classmates
- Access student resources and support
From day one, you’ll have a team of advisors and coaches to help you balance college, work and your personal life. Tap into support resources online or at a campus near you.
You’ll have access to:
- Admissions and enrollment support
- One-on-one academic coaches
- Financial guidance and potential cost savings
- Career planning services
Strayer has many campuses where you can connect with your peers, chat with student coaches, access support resources and attend in-person hybrid classes (at select campuses only).
The faculty at Strayer University bring years of real-world industry experience to the classroom, offering valuable insight and practical knowledge. They are committed to supporting your professional goals and are responsive to questions and concerns through the virtual courseroom.
What can you do with a BS in IT, Networking degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the IT networking field.
Versatile skills for your future
The networking concentration can provide the skills to help you design and administer LAN and WAN computer networks that meet organizational business and cybersecurity requirements.
- Analyze network security breaches to pinpoint how the attack was initiated.
- Back up data and implement a disaster recovery plan.
- Collaborate with designers from associated networks to share resources and keep building your network.
- Design networks at the conceptual, physical and logical level.
- Identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and other problems in your network.
- Manage and maintain configurations for computer networks, computer hardware, systems software and applications software.
- Monitor network performance metrics and reports to see how efficiently your computer resources are being used.
- Operate master consoles to evaluate the performance of computer systems and networks and network access and use.
- Prepare a disaster recovery plan to get IT services up and running quickly after an incident.
- Recommend network security measures, including firewalls, network security audits or automated security probes.
- Report data security breaches and communicate security protocols to help prevent a future incident.
- Run diagnostics to test your network’s performance and identify any issues.
- Track and maintain email applications and virus protection software.
84
of Strayer bachelor’s alumni agree that their Strayer degree gave them the confidence to advance their career.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2023
Apply for your Networking degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.