Specialize in Network Administration and Management
This specialization is currently not being offered. Please check with an advisor on recommendations for similar specializations or when it will be offered again. Please call 509.963.2611 for more information. Graduates secure positions as network administrators, network analysts, network managers, data communication analysts, network operations analysts, network specialists, network technicians, computer support specialists, network engineers, and user support specialists. CWU ITAM students can also receive a significant discount on vouchers for taking their CompTIA certification exams.
Students in this specialization design, construct and manage the network infrastructure vital to modern business operations. They can make appropriate recommendations for hardware and software, communicate technical information clearly to a variety of audiences, effectively lead teams, and stay current with emerging trends in a rapidly advancing technological environment.
National median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
National median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers
National median wage for Computer Network Architects
For additional employment information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The information above was also sourced from the BLS.
Bachelor's of Science in ITAM Specializing in Network Administration Management
The BS-ITAM degree is great for students who have completed a DTA degree and are transferring to CWU or who have completed their general education courses at CWU.
Program Availability
2021-2022 Catalog Requirements:
CWU general education and degree requirements must be satisfied.
| BS-ITAM Core Classes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMG | 201 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ADMG | 285 | Sustainable Decision Making | 5 |
| ADMG | 302 | Financial Analysis | 5 |
| ADMG | 371 | Administrative Management | 4 |
| ADMG | 372 | Leadership and Supervision | 4 |
| ADMG | 374 | Project Management | 5 |
| ADMG | 385 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 4 |
| IT | 165 | Seeing Through the Data | 4 |
| IT | 202 | Change Ready: Tech Skills for Leaders | 4 |
| IT | 238 | Introduction to Cyberwarfare | 4 |
| IT | 248 | Digital Systems Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT | 260 | Integrated Computer Applications | 4 |
| IT | 301 | IT Security, Privacy and Ethics | 4 |
| IT | 468 | Projects In Database | 4 |
| RMT | 340 | Influencing Customer Decisions | 4 |
| RMT | 366 | Customer Relationship Management | 4 |
| RMT | 379 | IT Management Career Planning | 1 |
| IT | 490 | Cooperative Education (Internship) | 8-12 |
| Total Core Credits: | 75-79 | ||
| Plus the Following Network Administration & Management Specialization Classes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| IT | 359 | Computer Networks | 4 |
| IT | 362 | Wireless Communication | 4 |
| IT | 456 | Advanced Networking | 4 |
| IT | 459 | Workstation Administration | 4 |
| IT | 463 | Computer Network Management | 4 |
| IT | 466 | Open Source Server Management | 4 |
| IT | 467 | Network Security | 4 |
| IT | 487 | Network Capstone | 4 |
| Total Specialization Credits: | 32 | ||
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