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Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals

Help Build a More Connected Future

Would you like to focus your business education on the ever-evolving technologies of the digital age? Build a foundation of network knowledge and computing skills when you earn your Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals. As technology innovations continue to drive many modern business operations, managers in fields related to information technology (IT) can make an impact in a wide range of industries.

Get to Know Our Information Technology Degree Specialization

Our Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals introduces you to digital foundations that support modern business and the consumer marketplace. From cloud computing and big data storage to mobile applications and computing networks, you can learn about technical solutions used to address organizational problems. You'll also have opportunities to discover how to plan and manage IT infrastructure and identify ways to apply cyber security measures to protect systems from vulnerabilities.

After completing the Information Technology- Networking Fundamentals degree specialization, you can prepare to pursue industry-recognized certifications such as the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification. This is a certification that shows your commitment to future hiring managers. As a student enrolled in our information technology specialization, you can also take advantage of our certification prep courses, which are a part of your program coursework.

The Information Technology Specialization can be earned as a part of the Bachelor’s in Technical Management degree program.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Earn your  Bachelor's Degree in Business with Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Career
  • 03 Program Courses
  • 04 FAQs
  • 05 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

This specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals covers the following through our tech-empowered learning approach:

  • Information Technology Administration & Management
    Understand business and management principles involved in IT infrastructure, information security, cyber-security, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
  • Determining Compliance with Standards
    Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulation or standards.
  • Information and Cybersecurity Foundations
    Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities such as malware, phishing, spoofing and social engineering.
  • Computing Skills
    Explore operating systems, basic coding techniques and ways to use software packages to analyze business problems.
  • Network Fundamentals
    Gain working and certifiable knowledge of basic networks, routing and switching essentials, scaling networks, connecting and securing networks, and small network configuration, troubleshooting and management.

Accreditation Matters

Bachelor's of Business Administration and the Bachelor's of Technical Management programs are accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.

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Career

Career Opportunities

Graduates with an Information Technology-Networking Fundamentals degree specialization may consider careers such as:

  • IT Project Manager

    IT project managers combine technical knowledge with organizational skills to help manage technology projects by ensuring they are carried out effectively and efficiently.

  • Entry-Level IT Security and Support Specialist

     

    IT security and support specialists at the entry level are responsible for helping employees understand and follow regulations. They may also assist with troubleshooting technology when issues occur.

     

  • Junior Systems Administrator

     

    Junior systems administrators work beneath a senior systems administrator to manage, maintain and troubleshoot systems used by a company.

     

  • Junior Network Security Analyst

     

    Junior network security analysts are among the first line of defense for any organization. They help senior analysts develop, build and deploy security systems. They also monitor for breaches and may perform systems tests that help them gauge the strength of the network's defenses.

     

Program Courses

Courses Details

Program-Specific Courses
All of:
CEIS101C
Introduction to Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106
Introduction to Operating Systems
CEIS110
Introduction to Programming
CEIS114
Introduction to Digital Devices
NETW191
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
NETW211
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
NETW260
Intermediate Information Technology and Networking I
NETW270
Intermediate Information Technology and Networking II
SEC285
Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
Core Degree Courses
Business Core1
BIS155
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
BUSN319
Marketing
COMP100
Computer Applications for Business (with lab)
MGMT303
Principles of Management


+ Choose one below:

ACCT207
Fundamentals of Accounting
ACCT212
Financial Accounting
Management and Technology


+ Choose one below:

BIS245
Database Essentials for Business with Lab
SEC310
Principles and Theory of Security Management


+ Choose one below:

MGMT404
Project Management
PROJ404
Project Management for the Profession
Senior Project
BUSN460
Senior Project
Electives4


+ Choose two below:

ACCT360
Managerial Accounting
BIAM110
Introduction to Business Analytics
BUSN379
Finance
LEAD150
Leadership and Facilitating Change
LEAD200
Communication for a Diverse Workplace
MGMT408
Management of Technology Resources


+ Choose five below:

BUSN278
Budgeting and Forecasting
BUSN369
International Business
BUSN412
Business Policy
GSCM206
Managing Across the Supply Chain
LEAD335
Cross- Cultural Leadership
MGMT410
Human Resource Management
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL1125
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition
Humanities1
ETHC445
Principles of Ethics
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ Choose one below:

Social Sciences
ECON312
Principles of Economics
SOCS1852
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
SCI2285
Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab


+ Choose one below:

MATH 200
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH 221
Statistics of Decision-Making
Additional General Education Selection


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Personal and Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and problem solving

FAQs: Information Technology

There are a variety of different jobs that you may be able to pursue after earning an Information Technology Degree Specialization. Here is a sample of job titles in this field:

  • IT Project Manager
  • IT Security and Support Specialist
  • Junior Systems Administrator
  • Junior Network Security Analyst


Note that some of these jobs may require additional experience or certifications. It's also worth noting that these jobs may have different titles at different workplaces, as job titles are not standardized across all industries.

Information technology is an expansive field that is a part of nearly every industry. A degree in information technology can be worth the investment if you are interested in entering the IT field. Having a solid foundation in IT can be useful for daily life and can potentially give you the tools you'll need to understand new technologies as they emerge.

If you're technologically inclined, or just fascinated with computers and want to know more, then it may be worth looking into an online IT degree. This degree can help prepare you to pursue technical certifications, build a foundation of technological understanding and may prepare you to look into applying for certain entry-level positions. DeVry's Bachelor's Degree with an Specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals may help you prepare for the business side of information technology and its applications within a professional setting.

At DeVry, we offer a Bachelor’s in Technical Management with a specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals. During your time in an information technology degree specialization program, you'll learn about basics like network fundamentals, management techniques and cyber security. You'll also develop the ability to work with all kinds of technology, including cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. This accreditation applies to the Bachelor's of Business Administration and the Bachelor's of Technical Management.
1Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
2Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 as part of this requirement or the General Education Option. 
3Ohio residents enrolled as online students, and students enrolled at an Ohio location, must take an additional natural sciences course from those with prefixes BIOS, PHYS, or SCI as part of this requirement.
4Students enrolled at a New Jersey location must take 55 semester-credit hours of general education coursework. Fifteen semester-credit hours of general education coursework may be applied to the Electives course area.
5Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course. 
6Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take  PHYS204 or SCI200 to fulfill this requirement.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.