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Information Technology and Networking

Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Cloud-Based Networking and Virtualization

Keep your education in the cloud

Earn a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking with a Cloud-Based Networking and Virtualization Specialization here at DeVry University. You’ll get hands-on experience with industry tech tools and learn how to use, implement, transmit, and store data to help businesses operate economically. 

With AI integrations built into our curriculum, you’ll be able to implement IT innovations and build a career-ready skillset that can help optimize your work performance.

Curriculum alignment to cloud service platforms

This specialization features your choice of curriculum alignment to Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS) training and certification. 

Your 2-course sequence of choice helps prepare you to pursue industry-recognized certifications and careers in the rapidly growing field of cloud computing.

Classes start every 8 weeks
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Why DeVry?

Why choose cloud-based networking and virtualization at DeVry

Work with technologies & systems

Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and cultivate fluency in AI, prompt engineering, task automation, coding, machine learning, and other technologies you can implement in the cloud-based networking field.

Certification exam reimbursement

This program is designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. You can receive up to $300 reimbursement for the cost of 1 qualifying exam attempt for certifications like:

  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • Azure Developer Associate
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
  • CompTIA Cloud+

Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.

  • 01 Knowledge and skills
  • 02 Stackable degrees
  • 03 Careers
  • 04 Catalog download
Minimum Completion Time*
2 year
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time
4 years

Accelerate at your pace

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your associate degree:

  • In as little as 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule1

  • More quickly with qualifying transfer credits

  • In 4 years with a normal schedule2

1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

2Normal schedule does include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester per 12-month period

Knowledge and skills

What you’ll learn

The Cloud-Based Networking and Virtualization Specialization covers the following:

Cloud-based systems and solutions

Understand the cloud environment and services by examining operating systems, container technologies, development platforms powering the cloud, software-defined networking, and data center infrastructures.

Enterprise and cloud-based systems

Using traditional and cloud-based databases, examine large, distributed enterprise and cloud systems, as well as relational and non-relational databases.

Problem-solving

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

Solution design and evaluation

Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements.

Professional communication 

Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

Ethical considerations in technology

Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practices based on legal and ethical principles.

Collaboration and leadership 

Function effectively as a member or leader of a team.

Systems integration

Use systematic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

Cyber security

Apply cyber security principles and practices to create and maintain secure operations.

Cloud computing

Discover how data is collected and managed in cloud environments and immerse yourself in the latest cloud platforms.

Data centers

Explore the operation and troubleshooting of data centers.

Cloud security

Plan security controls and implement security operations for cloud environments.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (CAC of ABET): Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems is accredited by CAC of ABET, a global mark of quality that is respected by employers and professional associations within the field.

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Stackable programs

Demonstrate skills at every step

Earn 2 additional credentials while acquiring your Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking. In our uniquely designed 3-in-1 program, all courses in our Undergraduate Certificate in Networking Essentials and Associate in Information Technology and Networking are embedded within the Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking program.3 This means you’ll automatically earn these credentials on your way to your degree.

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Careers

Career opportunities in computer networking

With our Cloud-Based Networking and Virtualization Specialization, you can consider the following careers:

  • Cloud computing technologist

    Ensure the availability, performance, and security of cloud systems, including monitoring and troubleshooting issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy applications and services, optimize cloud resources, and implement backup and disaster recovery plans.

  • Cloud workspace administrator

    Manage and maintain the cloud infrastructure services and servers in mixed software environments. Lead and oversee multiuser computing environments.

  • Computer and information systems manager

    Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

  • Computer systems analyst

     

    Work alongside engineers and developers to help build efficient computer elements into devices.

  • Computer systems architect

     

    Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures.

  • Network and computer systems administrator

    Install, configure, and maintain an organization's LAN, WAN, data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.

Academic Catalog
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Program overview
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1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

2Normal schedule does include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

3Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.