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Information Systems Technology

What does an information systems professional do?

Computer service professionals support the rapidly changing ways people and businesses communicate. Our students learn to install, configure and support local area networks as well as wide area networks. Students also learn to monitor the network to ensure availability, security and website performance. The world relies on computers and it is up to service professionals to keep them working.
Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Salary $46,980on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

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The first two semesters of this half-day program provide hands-on introduction to the inner-workings of computers. Instruction covers computer hardware, Microsoft and Linux network operating systems, directory services, cyber security, Web service, LAN/WAN technologies and messaging services. The final two semesters provide the opportunity to set-up and maintain networking devices such as routers, switches and WAN connections to share data and resources on the network. Upon successful completion, you will earn a 48-credit-hour technical certificate and be eligible to complete an associate degree or more advanced degrees at Washburn University. Evening classes also are available.

CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam; CompTIA Network +; CompTIA Security +; MD-100 Microsoft Windows 10 Exam; Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Exam (EX200); Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Experienced Salary

$55,790

(2018)

Potential Job Openings

91

(annually)

Potential Job Growth

20%

(2016-2026)

Schedule Options

Morning

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

Afternoon

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

Evening

LENGTH
2 years

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - THUR; 5:30-9:30pm

Program Cost

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