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This major prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing field of network and systems administration and information security. Through an extensive hands-on curriculum, students will prepare for positions as security analysts, system administrators, network technicians, network administrators, information security analysts, and IT specialists.
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Skills You Will Learn
What makes this major unique?
This major specializes in practical skills needed for setting up computer networks, maintaining such networks and providing security for the networks and information saved in computers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
Career Possibilities
Most companies rely on large computer networks for their daily operations. Specialists who can help to deploy and maintain such networks are in very high demand. In addition, it is very important to maintain the integrity and security of the information from cyber-attacks.
As demand for skilled labor increases, some companies are hiring those with Associate’s degrees for the positions listed. The market is changing so be sure to confer with faculty, CCPD, and others as you plan your career.
Transfer Possibilities
Additional Resources
CyberNinjas – Cybersecurity Enthusiasts Meet-Up Group
Through a new collaboration with Mastercard, LaGuardia Community College students majoring in Network Administration & Information Security will get a chance to apply for an apprenticeship-based program working alongside Mastercard cybersecurity experts.
Full-time students (with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency) who have earned 30 credits and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA towards their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Network Administration & Information Security, will be invited to apply for a specially designed summer bootcamp in Spring II, 2022. Twenty students will enter the bootcamp, which will feature curriculum in network administration, security, cyber intelligence, and product development, to help prepare the students for entry-level positions with Mastercard or other leading companies.
From the cohort of students who complete the bootcamp, 10 students will be selected to work alongside Mastercard experts as paid part-time apprentices—gaining hands-on experience in how to protect, defend and respond to cybersecurity threats.
Upon graduation from LaGuardia, those students selected for the apprenticeship program may be invited to apply for full-time job opportunities at Mastercard.
LaGuardia Community College—Mastercard Apprenticeship Curriculum Design
Network Administration and Information Security AAS
| LaGuardia | Semester | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1: Fall Session I & II | CSF101 First Year Seminar for Computer Science
ENG101 English Composition I MAT115 College Algebra & Trigonometry MAC108 Programming with Python Flexible Core Course Option |
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| Semester 2: Spring Session I | ENG102 English Composition II
Life and Physical Sciences Course Option MAC227 Introduction to Cryptography and Applications MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems MAC250 Database Management Systems |
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| Semester 2: Spring Session II | MAC233 Windows NT Network Operating System
21st Century Skills Boot Camp |
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| LaGuardia/ Mastercard | LAGCC Semester 3: MC Apprenticeship Semester 1 | MAC237 Computer Security (at MC-Apprenticeship Credit – 3)
BTM101 Introduction to Business (at MC-Apprenticeship Credit – 3) MAC245 Data Communication and Network (at LAGCC) MAC246 Advanced Network Security (at LAGCC) |
| LAGCC Semester 4: MC Apprenticeship Semester 2 | MAC247 Advanced Systems Security (at MC-Apprenticeship Credit – 3)
MAC257 Digital Forensics [Capstone] (at LAGCC) Flexible Core Course Option (at LAGCC) Flexible Core Course Option (Urban Studies) (at LAGCC) MAC254 Advanced Operating Systems (at LAGCC) |
Courses that will be credited for the Apprenticeship Program
LAGCC—Mastercard Bootcamp Program
| Unit# | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1: (Mastercard) | Basic P&L knowledge, Payment technology 101 |
| 2: (Mastercard and LAGCC) | Data Analytics Foundation – using MS Excel |
| 3: (Mastercard) | Product development – research; identifying customer needs and wants; how to deliver it to customer |
| 4: (LAGCC) | Introduction to Cybersecurity, CIA Triad |
| 5: (LAGCC) | Cybersecurity threats and attacks, Cybersecurity best practices in preventing against cybersecurity incidents |
| 6: (Mastercard) | Professional/ Soft skills Development |
| Mini Project: Innovative Cyber Solution Student Challenge Presentation | |
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 9 credits
Select one course from three of the five flexible core
categories.
Note: Student can select only one courses from any one
discipline. Students are advised to select one Urban Study
course to complete college requirements.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business and Technology/Experiential Learning: 3 credits Select one of the following courses: |
|
| BTM101 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MAC290 Internship for Computer Majors | 3 |
| MEC Courses: 36 credits | |
| CSF101 First Year Seminar for Computer Science | 2 |
| MAC108 Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
| MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems | 3 |
| MAC233 Windows Network Operating System | 3 |
| MAC245 Data Communication and Network Security | 3 |
| MAC246 Advanced Network Security | 3 |
| MAC254 Advanced UNIX and Windows | 4 |
| MAC250 Database Management Systems | 3 |
| MAC227 Introduction to Cryptography and Applications | 3 |
| MAC237 Computer Security | 3 |
| MAC247 Advanced Systems Security | 3 |
| MAC257 Digital Forensics | 3 |
Network and Information Security
Certificate
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: 18 credit | |
| MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems | 3 |
| MAC233 Windows Network Operating System | 3 |
| MAC245 Data Communication and Network Security | 3 |
| MAC246 Advanced Network Security | 3 |
| MAC227 Introduction to Cryptography and Applications | 3 |
| MAC237 Computer Security | 3 |
| MAC247 Advanced Systems Security | 3 |
This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
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