The combination of technical and general education courses helps to prepare students of the Associate of Science in Network Systems Administration and Security complexities in the workplace. These can include technical skills as well as an understanding of business functions, human behavior, problem solving and effective communication in a technical environment.

This program helps prepare students for entry-level positions as network administrators, computer or technical support specialists, help desk technicians and computer systems administrators. Upon graduation the student will posses the necessary skills and knowledge in order to obtain field certifications.

The length of the program is 11 months and consists of 1225 clock hours and 108.75 quarter credit hours.

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges requires schools to round quarter credits down to the nearest half number.  Therefore, 108.5 quarter credit hours is recognized by the ACCSC for the Associate of Science in Network Systems Administration and Security program