The CIS: Computer Networking Management degree provides an introduction to network administration techniques and technologies, both hardware and software, used in today's business/enterprise networking environment. Course work includes installation, configuration, use, and troubleshooting of major network operating systems. The degree stresses the knowledge and skills required for day-to-day operation and management of computer networks, preparing for entry-level positions in computer network administration. The program branches into three specialty tracks. First is the Microsoft Windows networking concentration focusing on preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Second is the Linux/Unix networking concentration preparing for the administration of commercial Linux/Unix servers and network environments. Third is the Cisco track covering all the objectives of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.

Career Opportunities: The Network Management degree is designed for career/technical students who plan to enter the work force as well as to upgrade the skill set of working IT professionals. The degree and its tree concentrations are formulated with advice from business and industry representatives and conform to industry standards. Typical jobs a student could expect to fill would be network technical support staff, network administrators, network designers, network systems engineer, network troubleshooters, and information systems security specialists.

Core Requirements (43-46 Units)	Units
ACCT 101 or ACCT 301 or BUS 300	3-4
BUS 310 or ENGWR 300	3
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:	1
BUSTECH 300 - Begining Keyboarding/Applications (1-3) CISA 305 - Begining Word Processing (2) CISA 315 - Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2) CISC 320 - Operating System (1) CISC 323 - Linux Operating System (1) CISC 350 - Introduction to Data Communications (1) CISC 361 - Microcomputer Support and Repair (3) CISS 310 - Network Security Fundamentals (3)
A minimum of 5 units from the following:	5
BUSTECH 300 - Begining Keyboarding/Applications (1-3) CISA 340 - Presentation Graphics (2) CISA 405 - Scripting for Applications (3) CISC 306 - Introduction to Web Page Creation (1) CISW 310 - Advanced Web Publishing (4) CISN 314 - Fiber Optical Networking (3) [CISA 126 AND CISA 127] OR [BUSTECH 126 AND BUSTECH 127] (2) CISN 374 - Messaging Server Administration (3) CISN 190 - Client Operating Systems (2) CISN 377 - Installing and Administering SQL Server (3) CISA 320 AND CISA 321 (2) CISA 160 - Project Management Techniques and Software (3) CISC 351 - Introduction to Local Area Networks (1) CISS 301 - Ethical Hacking (2)

CISCO Concentration Requirements	Units
CISC 324 - Intermediate Linux Operating System	1
[CISN 110 AND CISN 111] OR CISN 119	3-4
CISN 140 - Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA)TM: Data Communication and Networking Fundamentals	3
CISN 141 - Routing Technologies	3
CISN 142 - Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA)TM: Advanced Routing and Switching	3
CISN 143 - Cisco Networking Academy (CCNA)TM: Wide-Area Networks and Project-Based Learning	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:	3-4
CISS 325 - Network Security and Firewalls (3) CISP 453 - Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX (4)

LINUX Concentration Requirements	Units
CISC 324 - Intermediate Linux Operating System	1
CISN 110 - Net. Tech. - Preparation for N+ Certification	2
CISN 111 - Int. Net. Tech. - Preparation for N+ Certification	2
CISN 119 - TCP/IP Protocols	3
CISN 120 - Beginning Network Administration with Linux	3
CISN 121 - Intermediate Network Administration with Linux	2
CISN 122 - Advanced Network Administration with Linux	2
A minimum of 3 units from the following:	3-4
CISS 342 - Implementing Linux Operating System Security (3) CISP 400 - Object Oriented Programming with C++ (4) CISP 453 - Introduction to Systems Programming in UNIX (4)

WINDOWS Concentration Requirements	Units
CISN 110 - Net. Tech. - Preparation for N+ Certification	2
CISN 111 - Int. Net. Tech. - Preparation for N+ Certification	2
CISN 300 - Network Systems Administration	3
CISN 302 - Intermediate Network Systems Administration	3
CISN 307 - Windows Active Directory Services	3
CISN 308 OR CISN 119	3
A minimum of 3 units from the following:	3-4
CISP 370 - Beginning Visual Basic (4) CISS 341 - Implementing Windows Operating System Security (3)

Additional Requirements
The CIS: Computer Networking Management Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.