Program Description:

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  Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot PC computer hardware.
• Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot functional network operating systems, infrastructure services, equipment (including wireless), security, and protocols.
• Install, configure, manage, and maintain Cisco routers and switches network systems.
• Display a solid foundation in Internetworking and Cisco networking, including WAN, LAN, ISDN, TCP/IP, and SPX/IPX.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Network Structure, Exchange Server.
• Install, Configure, and Administer Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/Windows7 Professional.
• Demonstrate the ability to administer client-server applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security protocols and methodologies.

• Network Administrator or Analyst;
• Computer Network Administrator;
• Network Security Analyst;
• Network Manager or Director;
• Security or Network Assistant;
• System Engineer/Network Administrator;
• Computer Network Technician;
• System Analyst and others;

Program Matrix:

Industry Certifications:

Microsoft:
• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)
• MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

Cisco:
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)

CompTIA:
• CompTIA A+ (IT Technician)
• CompTIA Network+ (Network Technician)

Certification Exams:
Upon the completion of this program, graduates should be able to take following Seven (7) Exams:
• Microsoft Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client;
• Microsoft Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003;
• Microsoft Exam 70-291: Implementing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure;
• Microsoft Exam 70-299: Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network;
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
• CompTIA Network+ Exam:N10-003;
• CompTIA A+ Essentials;
• CompTIA A+ 220-602;

Admission Requirements:
• High School graduation
• English 12 (60% or better grade) or English-language proficiency
• 2 References (Professional or Academic)
• Current Resume with Cover Letter
• An entrance test or a telephone interview may be required
• International students who English is not their first language must show English
  proficiency by one of the following:
  - Minimum of 68 on TOEFL
  - Minimum score of 6.0 on IELTS
  - Minimum score of 700 on TOEIC
  - Or pass the telephone interview

Program Details:
Instructors
Courses in the Diploma in Information Technology Administration are taught by highly qualified professionals with min 5 years teaching experience in IT industry education. Instructors have direct industry experience, and bring a wealth of practical information, certified my Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, and CompTIA.

Learning Resources
Hampton College is an Authorized Microsoft IT Academy and a Prometric Testing Centre which assure the quality of instruction and infrastructure. Students can write vendor’s exam on campus.
Being a Microsoft IT Academy Program Member, Hampton College uses only Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) as Textbook.
Microsoft Official Academic Courses are the next generation of the popular Academic Learning Series, which was developed by Microsoft especially for instructors who teach Microsoft networking technologies in the academic classroom. The Official Academic Courses have been redesigned to reflect the new job-task focus of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certified Professional track, making them ideally suited for preparing students for the Microsoft Certified Professional exams.

For other courses Hampton College will use only Vendor approved courseware.

Co-op Term:
The HAC Co-op program will be executed to povide students with counseling, work-site monitoring, employer evaluations, and student report. The number of working hours would be more than 20 hours per week. For a student to obtain HAC Co-op session, he/she must successfully complete the six months academic course and complete their Co-op term. Therefore, the Co-op component is mandatory for this program.

Assessment:
Students are assessed according to Hampton College assessment guidelines to ensure successful acquisition of skills and concepts. Assessment is based on attendance and participation, assignments, presentations, projects, quizzes and exams.
Students must achieve a minimum of 60% in every course and module and cannot be absent more than seven classes (one class for each month of academic study).
Completion of the vendor (Microsoft, CompTIA) certifications are optional to students and helps students obtain jobs after graduation.

Graduation Requirements:
To graduate from the Diploma in Information Technology Administration program, participants must not be absent more than seven classes (one class for each month of academic study) including scheduled classes, supervised labs and discussion sessions; successfully complete required program requirements with a minimum of 60% on all graded assignments, presentations, exams.

Certification:
Upon graduation, participants will receive a diploma in; Diploma in Information Technology Administration.