System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology

Degree

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Overview

Students with a Systems Administration emphasis are prepared to work in any corporate IT department. While specializing in the broader area of systems administration and cloud infrastructure, students will build strong IT foundational skills and knowledge. Today, the cloud hosts a large portion of corporate infrastructure. This degree program will teach students how to develop and implement corporate resources such as Active Directory Domain Services, Linux Services, Web Services, and Database Services utilizing on-premises and cloud environment infrastructures. Students will learn about several cloud technologies, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. Students will also acquire a taste of network architecture and best cybersecurity practices. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to their resumes and will be able to demonstrate the practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experiences.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Systems Administration exist in most IT departments. Typical entry-level positions include System administrator, Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Database Administrator, IT Administrator, Cloud Administrator, Linux Administrator, and Windows System Administrator. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.       

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate job skills associated with the introductory, intermediate, and advanced certificates (Technical Support Engineer, IT Professional, System Administration) 
2. Achieve the outcomes associated with general education which include the ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and college and career readiness, from a global perspective.  
3. Integrate knowledge and skills, including the College-Wide Capabilities, from a global perspective and across disciplines of study including cultural literacy and knowledge of the physical and natural world.  
4. Demonstrate career readiness through the successful completion of an experiential learning experience and reflection on professional preparation.   

Course Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Total Credit Hours: 90

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours 
2. Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level) 
3. Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific classes

4. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher