This certificate is designed for those students interested in employment in the computer service industry. The purpose of this program is to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software, and technical skills required to administer and maintain computer networks and systems.

This certificate program prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification. The MCSA is an industry recognized certificate for managing and troubleshooting system environments running on the Microsoft Windows® XP platform and Microsoft Windows Server Systemtm. In addition to the MCSA, this program also prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+ and Network+. All courses in this program apply toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computers and Information Systems or Computer Information Technology.

The MCSA credential is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function, as is expected of individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSE’s, MCSA’s are not expected to have design skills.

Summary of Required Hours