Build the expertise to design, manage, and secure the technology that keeps businesses
connected.
In this associate degree program, students will learn about the latest desktop, server,
and networking technologies. This program has a core of hardware, operating system,
networking, and scripting courses that all students must complete. In addition to
the common core subjects, students will select a specialized track in one of the following
areas:
- Microsoft Network Operating Systems, Server and Client (MNOS)
- Local and Wide Area Networking (NETW)
Next Steps
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
$93,124 |
373 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists |
$61,812 |
166 |
| Computer Network Architects |
$116,618 |
180 |
What do Network and Computer Systems Administrators do?
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Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
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Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
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Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
What skills do Network and Computer Systems Administrators have?
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Reading Comprehension:
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Judgment and Decision Making:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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Systems Analysis:
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Did You Know?
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