About Network Systems Administration
Why Network Systems Administration (NSA)?
Today nothing is more critical to successful business operations than effective networks. Maintaining existing systems and launching new ones is the job of a network systems administration professional. From activating accounts and security controls to installing and configuring routers and switchers to monitoring network performance and troubleshooting problems, network systems administration degree holders are prepared to work in virtually any industry that that relies on these key business systems.
With new positions opening up and older professionals retiring, networking promises to be the second largest job growth segment in North America for the next ten years.
When you earn your associate degree in Network Systems Administration from DeVry University - in less than 2 years if you attend class year-round - you'll be prepared to meet the real-world needs of businesses and organizations that rely on networks to keep operations running smoothly.
Why DeVry University for Network Systems Administration?
For students seeking the most comprehensive, experiential and career-oriented network systems administration degree program, DeVry University will give you the best advantage. Here's why:
- Recognized leader. A leader in electronics and technology-based business education for over 75 years, DeVry University integrates technology and business management coursework to prepare you for high-demand, high-paying careers in network systems administration.
- Employer approved. DeVry University works with business and technology industry leaders to design programs that produce graduates who meet their needs. Plus, network systems administration students graduate with more of the communications and teamwork skills that today's employers seek.
- Career-focused education. DeVry University offers an accelerated associate degree program, based on a year-round course schedule; applications-based learning in up-to-date computer labs; accessible faculty with professional credentials and real-world experience; and the ultimate flexibility of a network systems administration degree earned online.
- Latest techniques and tools. DeVry University students use tools and techniques embraced by leaders such as Cisco Systems, including real routers and switchers and other key network elements.
- Successful graduates. For the year ending with the February '08 graduates, 85% of U.S. DeVry NSA graduates were employed in their field of study and enjoying an average salary of $38,166. (Of graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation.)
