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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What You'll Learn
This specialization in Information Technology – Networking Fundamentals covers the following through our tech-empowered learning approach:
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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. -
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. -
Computing Skills
Explore operating systems, basic coding techniques and ways to use software packages to analyze business problems.
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.
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-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 Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management |
Management and Technology
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Senior Project
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives4
Two of:
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
Five of:
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| BUSN412 | Business Policy |
| GSCM206 | Managing Across the Supply Chain |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1125 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities1
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1852 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2286 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
FAQs: Information Technology
What jobs can I pursue with an online information technology degree?
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.
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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.
