Most big business organizations today rely on a computer network which handles their database and other vital office information. For this reason, they hire IT professionals to manage their network, keep it secure and maintain it moving forward. College graduates with a degree in computer networking can get involved in this kind of work.

Regis University offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking program with options to pursue it online or through the traditional classroom method. Students enrolled in this program will be trained on how to protect vital information from security threats such as viruses, hackers and other types of the so-called cyber-vandalism act. They will be involved not only in classroom lectures but even in lab work to enable them to fully master the concepts behind computer information systems.

Two specializations are also allowed in this bachelor degree program — advanced networking and e-security. Students will also learn about the fundamentals of computer networks, local area networks, wide area networks, operating systems, managing web technologies, object oriented programming Java, systems analysis and design as well as ethics for the information technology professional.

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that jobs for the network and computer systems administrators will continue to experience growth by 27 percent in the coming years. The increase is said to be higher compared to other occupations. This growth can be attributed to the ongoing advances in network and mobile technology as well as the wide use of electronic commerce and the rise in security issues on the internet.