Computer Network Administration


Solve problems and oversee function and maintenance in organizations, security firms, government, and more with your Computer Network Administration degree. Your diligence for efficiency, attention to detail, and persistence through challenges is rewarded and recognized at St. Ambrose.

SAU also offers majors in Computer Science and Cybersecurity

Our graduates work at Bandag Inc., Command Business Systems, Equistar Chemical, Deere & Company, MA Ford Manufacturing, and many others.


Ambrose Advantages

  • Hands-on Learning and Internships
  • Answer Real-World Challenges in Capstone Project
  • Student-Focused Faculty

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我们的教师与不断变化的技术世界保持同步,并在您身边工作,以便您获得今天重要的行业知识以及明天重要的技能和工具. Small classes encourage curiosity and questioning. 在工作场所的实际经验使你在这个不断发展和变化的行业中做好工作准备.

Read our fact sheet on Computer Network Administration (pdf)


More Information on the Computer Network Administration Program

What will I learn?

深入到计算机网络管理的广泛世界与课程,提供IT世界的复杂的理解和关键的业务沟通和管理技能,需要在它的成功. Courses include programming, networks and data communications, legal and ethical issues, forensics, computer and network security, technical writing, business communication, and management. 您将在我们现代化的服务器机房与SAU的IT部门合作完成一个顶点项目.

Our internship program offers quality, experiential learning with workplace partners invested in your success. 南澳大学的学生与许多地区和国家公司的网络和技术专家并肩工作, including the National Security Administration, Google, Deere & Company, Arconic (formerly Alcoa), and Genesis Health Systems.

In addition, we offer majors in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

Many of our students choose to continue their education at SAU. Our Master of Science in Information Technology Management prepares IT professionals to effectively analyze, create, and manage information systems that meet the needs of your organization. 

All of our programs are strengthened by our CIS Alumni Advisory Council. 这些校友都是来自美国各地的成功的IT专业人士和行业领袖.S. They are invested in the university and care about our students. 他们在委员会的工作是对我们的课程提供意见和反馈,并就行业趋势提出建议, which ensures your education is relevant and strong.

What are some job possibilities?

计算机网络管理专业人员可以担任网络管理员, systems administrators, network engineers, or systems integration senior technicians.

What have alumni of this program done?
  • Tim Yara '18 是全球领先的软件公司SAP的企业系统工程师.  Tim说:“SAU提供了专门面向技术领域的优秀专业. “在这个行业中,你将使用你在课程中学到的技能. 正是这些帮助我取得了今天的成就,为世界领先的软件公司工作."
  • David Bloom '08 is a software engineer at Apple, Inc., and previously has worked for Cue and Google. As an undergraduate at St. Ambrose, he found himself searching for glitches in programming, and one discovery led to an internship at Google, which ultimately led to a job. He also interned overseas at Opera, one of the oldest internet browser services in Norway.
  • Liz (Toye) Trilikis '99是卡特彼勒全球服务部的数字平台经理,在过去的7年里一直是卡特彼勒电子商务部门的领导者, chiefly responsible for a global Commerce platform & Order Management system.
  • Mitch Myers '86, a vice president of customer success at BMC Software in Plano, Texas, 他竞技宝app下载,SAU的计算机科学和商业课程帮助他“学会了如何学习”. 它不是关于编程等特定技能,而是关于学习如何思考商业和战略." 
Faculty

Kevin Lillis, PhD, Chair and Professor

Gary Monnard, PhD, Professor

Travis Eygabroad, Assistant Professor

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Network Administration (42 credits)

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

所有CIS专业/未成年人必须通过CSCI 140和CSCI 270并达到C或以上.

查看联机课程目录中的计算机网络管理课程和描述

Required (21 credits):
CSCI 140 Foundations of Computer Science
CSCI 185 Script Programming
CSCI 270 Networks and Data Communications
CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 435 Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
CSCI 470 Advanced Computer Networks and Data Communication
CSCI 475 Capstone Seminar

Choose 5 (15 credits):
CSCI 250 Introduction to Cybersecurity
CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
CSCI 375 Network Forensics
CSCI 415 Computer and Network Security
CSCI 425 Computer Forensics
CSCI 450网络操作系统主题(可能与不同的主题重复)
CSCI 480 Topics in Computer Science
CSCI 490 Independent Study in Computer Science
CSCI 499 Internship in Computer Science (1-3 credits)

Communication Component – Choose two (6 credits):
COMM 306 Group Dynamics and Methods
COMM 326 Communication and Technology
COMM 327 Organizational Communication
ENGL 218 Technical Writing
ENGL 315 Written Business Communication

Exit Survey
During the last semester before graduation, 计算机网络管理专业的学生必须完成一份CIS系本科生离校调查.

Minor in Computer Network Administration (21 credits)

CIS系专业/未成年人必须通过CSCI 140和CSCI 270,成绩为C或以上.

9 credits from:
CSCI 140 Foundations of Computer Science
CSCI 185 Script Programming
CSCI 270 Networks and Data Communications

2 courses selected from: 
CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics
CSCI 470 Advanced Computer Networks and Data Communication

Communication Component (2 courses selected from): 
COMM 306 Group Dynamics and Methods
COMM 326 Communication and Technology
COMM 327 Organizational Communication
WI-ENGL 218 Technical Writing
WI-ENGL 315 Written Business Communication

Scholarships and Grants

First-Year

St. 竞技宝app下载安装提供优秀的奖学金和助学金,勤工俭学和其他经济援助选择! 全日制学生可以根据你在大学期间的优异学习成绩获得资格, 你在美术或体育方面的天赋或你证明的经济需求由 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAU school code for the FAFSA is 001889.

First-Year Scholarships and Institutional Aid 2024-2025

ON CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships

4.0 GPA: $24,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $22,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $20,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $18,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $14,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.

OFF CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships

4.o GPA: $17,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $16,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $15,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $14,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $13,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.

ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID

Ambrose Advantage Full-Tuition Scholarship
Pell-eligible Iowa residents, learn more here

Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship: $500 per year
Parent is a St. Ambrose graduate

Catholic Traditions Scholarship: $1,000 per year
具有天主教宗教信仰或计划从天主教高中毕业的学生 

Minority Scholarship: $500 per year
Ethnically diverse student

Athletic Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability

Fine Arts Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability in music, art and theatre

Faith Learning Justice Campus Ministry Scholarships: $2,000 per year
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Scholarships are determined by unweighted GPA, and are renewable for four years of undergraduate student. 由于GPA变化而增加的奖学金将在3月1日之前进行审查.

State and Federal Grants, Work Study

补助金是你不需要偿还的钱,它们可以来自政府或私人. SAU直接接收所有的经济援助资金——包括贷款和助学金——然后将它们应用到你的账户中:一次在秋季学期,一次在春季学期. Grants can be used to cover your tuition, books, and housing costs. You must apply for grants each academic year. 如果你有任何贷款资金超过你的成本,你可能会收到退款. 如果你是第一次借款者,你的第一次付款有30天的延迟. For all of these grants, you must complete the Free Application Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it is available.


Iowa Tuition Grant
To be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant, 你必须是爱荷华州董事会规定的爱荷华州居民,并且目前正在或计划在符合条件的爱荷华州学院或大学(SAU符合条件)注册本科学位课程。. 爱荷华大学援助为爱荷华人提供基于需求的大学经济援助, such as the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Award: $7,500 maximum

Federal Pell Grant
根据你的家庭对你的教育贡献的多少,授予最需要的学生. The U.S. Department of Education sets a threshold. Then, when you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 它会计算你在这个门槛内的位置,并确定你是否有资格获得资助,以及获得多少资助.
Award: $6,895 maximum

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
You must file a FAFSA to qualify for a Pell Grant. This grant is awarded on a first-come, 已提交所有所需文件以供审查并及时完成审查的学生优先申请. If you are eligible for a Pell Grant or SEOG, the awards will appear on your financial aid award letter.
Award: $400 maximum

Federal Work Study
Must secure campus employment.
Award: $2,560

联邦大学和高等教育教师教育援助(TEACH)补助金 
为打算在低收入家庭服务的学校从事高需求领域教学的学生提供资助.S. Department of Education or a state education agency). Review criteria and all details here.
Award: up to $4,000

Outside Scholarships

有很多机会从外部来源获得奖学金, here are a few websites to begin researching your options:

另一个建议:下次你在学校的时候,看看外面的公告牌 Student Financial Services where we post more flyers and applications for outside scholarships.


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Kelly Burns

BA in Computer Network Administration,Modern Woodmen of America, Supervisor of Systems Administration,Class of 2013


You can't argue the value of an education based in the liberal arts, no matter which Computer Information Sciences program you pursue. 它丰富了你在校园和世界上的经验——现在和将来——最重要的是, 你获得了雇主渴望在新员工和他们反复提升的那些特别重要的“软技能”, like Kelly.

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Computer and Information Sciences
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