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BAS-SYS90 - Information Technology (Bachelor)

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Ensign College Bachelor of Science

Program Plan

Program Name

Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology- System Administration 3-year degree

Campus(es)

Ensign College

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Program Description

Students with a Systems Administration emphasis are prepared to work in any corporate IT department. While specializing in the broader area of systems administration and cloud infrastructure, students will build strong IT foundational skills and knowledge. Today, the cloud hosts a large portion of corporate infrastructure. This degree program will teach students how to develop and implement corporate resources such as Active Directory Domain Services, Linux Services, Web Services, and Database Services utilizing on-premises and cloud environment infrastructures. Students will learn about several cloud technologies, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. Students will also acquire a taste of network architecture and best cybersecurity practices. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to their resumes and will be able to demonstrate the practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experiences. 

Potential Employment

Any job in Information Technology is going to require a solid foundation of core IT knowledge. This certificate is considered an advanced certificate and is designed to add additional IT knowledge and skills to what has been learned previously in the foundational Technical Support Engineer certificate. Once you have learned about basic hardware, networking technologies and operating systems, the student is now ready to expand their skills by adding the following technologies:

  • Database design and common database queries

  • Cloud Infrastructure and design

  • Linux fundamentals

  • DevOps Scripting and Automation

  • Cybersecurity Foundations

1. Demonstrate job skills associated with the introductory, intermediate, and advanced certificates (Technical Support Engineer, IT Professional, System Administration)

2. Achieve the outcomes associated with general education which include the ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and college and career readiness, from a global perspective.

3. Integrate knowledge and skills, including the College-Wide Capabilities, from a global perspective and across disciplines of study including cultural literacy and knowledge of the physical and natural world.

4. Demonstrate career readiness through the successful completion of an experiential learning experience and reflection on professional preparation.