Objective: This program is designed to give the student experience in designing, deploying and administering network infrastructure using Microsoft Windows. In addition, students are introduced to the Linux/Unix operating system, and they learn the basics of Cisco routers, web design and electronic messaging.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as network administrators, network consultants, network engineers, network technicians or systems engineers. This is an in-demand industry, and opportunities can be plentiful for those with the proper qualifications.

As a Microsoft IT Academy and Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance member, Empire College provides Microsoft certification training in California that prepares graduates for 13 certifications:

• CompTIA A+ Technician, Network+, Linux+ and Security+
• Microsoft certification at the product level (MCP) in 7 areas:
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows 2003 Server
  • Implementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  • Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure
  • Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft 2003 Server Infrastructure
  • Planning, Implementing and Maintaining Windows 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
  • Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Program Length: 6 quarters
Specialized (Occupational) Associate Degree awarded upon successful completion of all graduation requirements.

The following courses are included in this program:
• Introduction to Computer Hardware
• Command Line Scripting
• Computer Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Advanced Computer Setup and Communications
• Network Plus
• Wiring Hardware
• Novell System Administration
• Windows 2003 Server
• Planning and Maintaining Windows 2003 Active Directory and Infrastructure
• Electronic Messaging with Virus Protection
• Designing a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Active Directory and Infrastructure
• Windows XP
• Wireless Networking
• Introduction to Routers
• Unix/Linux Operating System
• Technical Drawing with Visio
• Security Plus
• Microsoft Office Professional: An Overview of Word and Excel
• Beginning Access
• Web Authoring
• Management Communications
• Career Transitions - Technical
• Human Relations
• Ethics in Technology and Society

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