Mesa Community College's Network Academy Degrees

For the degree-seeking student, we offer three Associate of Applied Science degrees through the Network Academy:

• Networking System Administration
• Linux Networking Administration
• Information Assurance

Obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree equips students with marketable skills and knowledge for adaptation to specific tasks and industry-recognized standards associated with network administration and security, computer networks and data communications, information and data security, and information assurance.

The need for professionals with strong information technology backgrounds will continue to increase as business, government, schools, and other organizations seek new applications for computers and networks in the workplace. The Business and Industry Institute (B&II), through the Network Academy, offers up-to-date career and technical courses and programs that prepare students to enter the workforce, enhance skills or knowledge of those already working, and contribute to the economic development of the region.

Careers in high tech are well represented on Fortune's list of 20 Fastest Growing Professional Jobs. These include:

• Network systems and datacom analysts, expected growth rate 41.9%
• Database administrators, expected growth rate 33.1%
• Software engineers, expected growth rate 27.8%
• Biomedical engineers, expected growth rate 27.8%
• Computer and infosystems managers, expected growth rate 25.6%
• Systems analysts, expected growth rate 24.9%
• Network and systems administrators, expected growth rate 24.9%
• Computer specialists, expected growth rate 20.8%

B&II offers Certificates of Completion in:

• Information Assurance
• Network Security
• Network Administration: Cyber Forensics Technician
• Network Administration: CISCO Network Associate (CCNA)
• Network Administration: CISCO Network Professional (CCNP)
• Network Administration: Microsoft Windows
• Network Administration: Novell
• Network Administration: UNIX-Solaris

The Business and Industry Institute (B&II) Certificates of Completion programs, offered through the Network Academy, help you become more effective in your present position and better prepared for advancement opportunities. B&II offers hands-on training classes designed for working professionals who are either looking to upgrade IT skills or make a career change.

The classes can be taken as part of a Certification Program, as a component for a Certificate of Completion, or as credit toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Certificates of Completion programs are the most cost-effective way to give yourself the extra edge in today’s changing job market. Offered in a fast-paced and interactive format, these programs also offer opportunities for you to network with your colleagues.