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Network Management & Security

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Anoka Technical College's Network Management and Security program allows technical specialization in convergence technology with a focus on designing, deploying, and managing network technologies, network convergence and network security.

The program was developed through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

Students graduate prepared to work in network support careers with skills in project management, critical thinking, teamwork and a broad base of foundational IT knowledge.

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Affordable & flexible learning options

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Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Systems Specialist
  • Network Technician

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $36.19 per hour
Top Earners: $52.62 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

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Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides.

Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

First Semester Course Options

Required: TLIT1005 

Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016

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For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.

Information Technology Management
AAS degree

Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma

IT Support
Certificate

Software Development
AAS degree, diploma

Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma

Faculty

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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu
Lisa Hubbard
Lisa Hubbard
LHubbard@anokatech.edu
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Jerry Kne
JKne@anokatech.edu
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Julie Myers
JMyers@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

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The Anoka Technical College Diploma in Information Technology with a concentration in Network Management and Security emphasis is a 57-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in the high demand IT fields both today and in the future.

This unique program allows technical specialization in Network Management and Security while the common core courses and required electives from other options build a broad IT foundation needed to under-stand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
Flexibleafforadable Blk

Affordable & flexible learning options

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Computer Network Support Specialist
  • Network Support Specialist
  • Systems Specialist
  • Network Technician

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $36.19 per hour
Top Earners: $52.62 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

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Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide.

Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors or enrollment services for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Information Technology Management
AAS degree

Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma

IT Support
Certificate

Software Development
AAS degree, diploma

Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma

Faculty

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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu
photo placeholder
Jerry Kne
JKne@anokatech.edu
Mm2778ke
Julie Myers
JMyers@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Multiple start options each semester.

Upcoming Events:

Dec
17
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Jan
15

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Tracy Hoffman
THoffman@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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