Computer Network Management


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Bachelor's

Computer networks are indispensable in today’s business world.

With a bachelor’s degree in computer network management, you can be at the forefront of keeping a business competitive. In this program, you’ll receive the advanced networking skills required to design, install, configure and maintain enterprise-wide networks. Additionally, a combination of management and general education courses will teach you to build and apply skills in general management, critical thinking, logic, communications and problem solving in order to successfully manage the challenges faced in today’s technical environment.

Westwood College is a Cisco Networking Academy. Our technology-based programs give you the skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) professional designation, Microsoft Certified Professional designations and various CompTIA certifications.* When you graduate, you’ll be fully prepared for entry-level roles in the information technology industry, such as network and systems administrator, network manager, database administrator or network engineer.

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  • Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

Computer Network Management Course Information

A computer network management degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Microsoft Network Operating Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Designing Directory Services
  • Wireless Technologies
  • Network Design and Analysis
  • Network Essentials
  • Introduction to Network Security

 
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

  • Use enterprise administration tools to maintain a large-scale network
  • Assess the needs and requirements of a large-scale network and incorporate this into designs
  • Analyze business requirements, including strategies, structures and processes, to identify security risks and design strategies to protect the business from intruders
  • Assess the impact of Active Directory on systems and processes, create a modification plan, define and name domains, design the site topology and develop the structure of organized units
  • Use management theory and concepts to plan, budget and implement IT projects

 
Locations offering the bachelor's degree in
Computer Network Management

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodridge, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

 

 

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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
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Did You Know?

  • Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

Where could your Computer Network Management degree take you?

Take a look at a few of the career paths that might be yours with a bachelor’s degree in computer network management from Westwood College.

Network and Systems Administrator

  • Design, install and support an organization’s computer systems
  • Ensure the efficient operation of the company’s data centers, maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor networks to ensure their availability to system users
  • Responsible for local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), network segments and Internet and intranet systems
  • Monitor and diagnose network and server problems, develop policy and protocol and mentor staff to achieve high standards of operations and service.

Network Manager

  • Assess the necessary hardware required by a company’s LAN, implement, configure and provide ongoing support of network hardware and firmware
  • Evaluate the need for upgraded or additional hardware and software on a consistent basis
  • Implement and maintain network security to ensure data and communications security
  • Implement and maintain virus protection and backups for the company’s servers to prevent loss of data and damage of hardware and software.

Database Administrator

  • Utilize database management systems software and determine ways to organize and store data
  • Ensure the performance of the database management system and add new users to the system
  • Identify user needs and set up new computer databases
  • Integrate data from outdated systems into new systems, plan and coordinate security measures with network administrators
  • Test and coordinate modifications to the system when needed, troubleshoot problems when they occur.

 

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Did You Know?

  • Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

Ryan Bishop

Computer Network Management Graduate
Denver North Campus - May 2009

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Pedro Carbajel

Computer Network Management Graduate
Chicago Loop Campus - July 2008

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Christian Castro

Computer Network Management Graduate
Inland Empire Campus - July 2007

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Juan Flores

Computer Network Management Graduate
Anaheim Campus - May 2008

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Josh Heye

Computer Network Engineering Graduate
Denver North Campus - March 2009

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Mathew Kaihewalu

Computer Network Management Graduate
Anaheim Campus - May 2008

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Jeff Mihlfeld

Computer Network Management Graduate
Denver North Campus - May 2009

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Miguel Monroy

Computer Network Management Graduate
Los Angeles Campus - July 2008

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Westwood has prepared our computer network management graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

20th Century Fox Paragon Decision Resources
Alcoa Fastening Systems Rockwell Automation
AT&T Sabre Systems, Inc.
Computer Generated Solutions Scientific Applications International Group
Fidelity National Information Services Time Warner Cable
First Bank Union Pacific Railroad
General Dynamics Information Technology United Parcel Service
IBM Verizon Wireless
Kaiser Permanente Verticomm Technologies
Lockheed Martin World Telecomm Group
Northrop Grumman Corporation ZyXEL Communications


*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This list is a taken from a compilation of employers of Westwood College graduates from each region from June 2007 to June 2008. This is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

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