This program has been discontinued. No new students will be admitted.
Dianne Bills, Graduate Progam Director
(585) 475-2700, Dianne.Bills@rit.edu
Program overview
The advanced certificate in networking and system administration consists of five courses that provide students with the ability to identify and deploy tools and techniques used in the administration of computer networks and to assume leadership roles in the administration of these networks. These courses also ensure that graduates will be able to discuss and develop policies, procedures, and standards needed to enhance the security of the networks. These courses may be completed as a stand alone certificate or can be used towards the prerequisites (12 credits) and the requirements (8 credits) of the MS program in networking and systems administration.
Curriculum
Networking and systems administration, advanced certificate, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 0102-740 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| 4055-721 | PERL for System Administration | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| 4055-746 | Telecom Network Protocols | |
| 4055-815 | Introduction to Switching and Routing | |
| 4055-761 | Principles of System Administration | 4 |
| 4055-882 | Enterprise Security | 4 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 20 | |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the advanced certificate in networking and system administration, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with course work or extensive work experience in networking, systems administration, and programming in C++; experience in scripting is beneficial,
- Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (or a first class degree from a foreign university),
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, and
- Complete a graduate application.
- International applicants, whose native language is not English, must submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Langauge. Minimum TOEFL scores of 570 (paper-based exam), 230 (computer-based exam), or 88 (Internet-based exam) are required.
While GRE scores are not required, they are strongly suggested for applicants with an undergraduate degree but with a lower GPA than required. Strong scores, or a proven record of achieving a grade of B or better in more recent course work, could strengthen a candidate's application for admission.
Additional information
Study options
Students may complete the advanced certificate program on a full- or part-time basis. The courses in this advanced certificate are available both online and on campus.