Information Technology Systems Management

The Information Technology industry continues to expand and has a high demand for skilled specialists. If you’re ready to move up and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College has the program to get you there.

IT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TRAINING

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Laurus College offers a 48-month* Bachelor Degree program in Information Technologies Systems Management. Our program is designed to provide the practical training, technical skills and industry support it takes to excel in the Network Administration world.

Prepare with Laurus to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ exams, to get the industry-leading credentials for IT professionals. Develop the knowledge you’ll need to offer technical assistance with computer hardware and software, and learn to perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

In our well-rounded Bachelor Degree program, you’ll take part in a career-oriented education that focuses on network and server administration, database management, information systems management, and software and network deployment.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES

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The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges.

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Where You Could Be After Completing This Program

Information Technology Systems Management professionals provide technical assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software as well as perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. They may also plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Graduates with Information Technology training may find employment in a wide range of interesting and rewarding positions, including:

  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Technology Consultant
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Computer User Support Specialist

This program also provides students with the opportunity to effectively use information resources, conduct intellectual research, and communicate scientific knowledge based on today’s technology requirements.

Career Opportunities

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The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by Federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. The Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program offered at Laurus College can help prepare graduates for a variety of careers that include, but are not limited to the list of careers that may be listed under the following SOC codes (for more information on a particular SOC code, visit www.onetonline.org).

With so many professional opportunities available to people with the right qualifications, Laurus can prepare you for a career that will take you to that next level in life.

MEET THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT FACULTY

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Career Opportunities

Is Professional Training for a Rewarding and In-Demand Career as IT Technician Right for You? For immediate questions, call 805-267-1690

Take Our Quiz

Is a Career in Information Technology Right for You? Find Out!

Take the “Laurus College Information Technology Training Readiness Quiz”

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete!

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The best way to see if Laurus College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself.

Career Opportunities

Is Professional Training for a Rewarding and In-Demand Career as an IT Technician Right for You?
For immediate questions, call 805-267-1690

Take Our Quiz

Is a Career in Information Technology Right for You? Find Out!
Take the “Laurus College Information Technology Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete!

Book a Tour

The best way to see if Laurus College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL GROW WITH US

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  • Operating System Fundamentals
  • Administering Computers and Devices
  • Technical Certifications
  • Network Administration
  • Database Management
  • Information Systems Management
  • Information Security Foundations
  • Network Deployment
  • TCP/IP and Subnetting
  • Software Deployment
  • Cyber Security
  • Web Server Administration
  • Enterprise Communication
  • Cloud Computing

LEARNING GOALS

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  • Communication: Demonstrate effective oral and written technical communication skills; communicate concisely, professionally, and accurately in various technical professional modes, including an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences about technical information. Demonstrate proficiency in communicating technical information in formal reports, documentation, and delivering presentations to users and information technology professionals.
  • Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills using the ability to analyze a problem, and to identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. Demonstrate the ability to use industry best practices in troubleshooting information technology issues.
  • Information Management: Demonstrate the ability to analyze, plan and support the impact of information and computing technologies overall effectiveness for users, organizations and enterprises on a global scale; effectively map information systems with organizational operational functions across an enterprise
  • Networking Management: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to analyze complex network local area network (LANs), wide area network (WANs), and other critical data communications infrastructure across enterprises; manage, install and oversee safe and secure network data centers by applying modern technologies that will further enhance enterprise security.
  • Expert Knowledge: Demonstrate expertise knowledge of core information technologies that include web, database management, enterprise system security, computer architecture, operating systems, networking and system administration.
  • Application of Standards: Demonstrate competently applying best practices including standards to applications, information technologies, information security, network technologies, and system management.
  • Information Technology Foundation: Demonstrate knowledge of current market trends and innovative information technology in a rapidly changing global environment. Demonstrate the ability to disseminate direct comprehensive knowledge to organizational stakeholders.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
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Program Length

The Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is 190 quarter credits and can be completed in four (4) years if the student attends all terms consecutively.

Instructional Methods

The Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is practical application and involves intense online interactive learning. All classes are lecture based with learning activities and practical application laboratory for students to enhance their skills and abilities. Interactive virtual classrooms are part of the instructional process at Laurus College. Instruction may be supplemented with guest speakers in class.

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Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

Students in the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program complete challenging projects and assignments by using creative problem solving skills. Students communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.

Completion Requirements

Students wishing to obtain the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Laurus College need to meet all program completion requirements. Students must have completed a minimum of 190 quarter credits, and be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to be eligible for the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

PROGRAM INFORMATION

As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
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Program Length

The Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is 190 quarter credits and can be completed in four (4) years if the student attends all terms consecutively.

Instructional Methods

The Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is practical application and involves intense online interactive learning. All classes are lecture based with learning activities and practical application laboratory for students to enhance their skills and abilities. Interactive virtual classrooms are part of the instructional process at Laurus College. Instruction may be supplemented with guest speakers in class.

Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

Students in the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program complete challenging projects and assignments by using creative problem solving skills. Students communicate ideas through written and oral presentations in various courses throughout the program.

Completion Requirements

Students wishing to obtain the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Laurus College need to meet all program completion requirements. Students must have completed a minimum of 190 quarter credits, and be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better to be eligible for the Information Technology Systems Management, Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

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We Have a Lot to Offer You

We Have a Lot to Offer You!

We offer Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees. The courses at Laurus College are taught online by experienced professionals from the field, and our college is known for its friendly learning environment and supportive staff and instructors who will feel like family.

You can even connect with faculty, classmates, and staff in person by visiting one of our locations: Atascadero, Chula Vista, Las Vegas, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria.