Computer Information Systems

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Connecting and protecting devices are crucial skills in today’s computing world. Learn how to interconnect devices both locally and across the Internet, and to protect networks from cyber threats.

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MPC is a registered Cisco Academy, offering CCNA, forensics, penetration testing, and cyber ops courses to prepare students for help desk and security analyst positions.

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A Growing Sector

Graduates are prepared to obtain many popular, internationally-recognized credentials that give them an edge in the market, such as A+, MCP, Security+, Microsoft Server and client, Cyber Ops, and CCNA.
32%
Job growth - information security analyst
$74,650
Average annual pay - computer support specialists
6
Classes to Certificate

Degrees or Certificates to Choose From

Computer Networking and Security skill development begins with the basic elements of a computer network and progresses to troubleshooting scenarios and advanced configuration for organizations of any size. Four programs of study offer the opportunity for specialized training. 
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Computer Networking and Security

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Cisco Certified Network Associate

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Cybersecurity Skills

Relevant Real-World Experience

My internship experience at Cisco gave me the opportunity to network with IT professionals. Meeting new people and working in Cisco test labs certainly presented additional opportunities. After my internship, I was hired as a Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Network Administrator at Cisco.
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Aaron Ray
MPC Alumnus