Virginia College Online

Virginia College is a private, proprietary institution of higher education committed to offering associate's degrees, diploma programs, baccalaureate degrees and master's degrees that strengthen the student's ability to enter or maintain a chosen career. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.

The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities and the general citizenry. The College provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare students for direct entry into the job market or to enhance their chances of advancement within a business hierarchy.

Why Earn Your Degree Online?

Want to compete? Want to earn a degree while balancing family and work? Then complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College Online's exciting programs. All VC Online programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

The faculty of Virginia College Online are a dedicated team of talented professionals who are chosen for their experience and expertise in their professional fields. Their priority is always the best interests of their students. As online faculty, they know the special requirements and have the necessary skills to make the online learning experience rewarding for their students.

Virginia College Online continues the tradition of giving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement to students wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue a degree while maintaining commitments to work and family. Completing your degree online allows you to pursue a bachelor's degree without the hassles of coordinating business schedules, childcare or even finding a parking space.

Bachelor's in Management Information Systems

Today's business relies on technically skilled employees! With training in computer networking, programming and information system management from Virginia College Online, you'll be exposed to valuable skills that are in demand in today's marketplace. From hardware basics to complex networking, we train you to join the exploding revolution of evolving technologies!

Virginia College Online's Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to business information systems and equip you with valuable managerial skills. You'll be prepared for a career involving the management and design of computer-based information systems-those of today and the innovations coming tomorrow.

Choose one of three tracks or mix and match:

• Computer Programming
• Database Administration
• Network Engineering

Bachelor's in Network Management

The network management bachelor's program will give you the skills you'll need for a career in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. You'll study networking, finance, marketing, human resources, leadership, communications, decision-making and ethical issues, all to complement, enhance and build upon what you've already learned about computer networking.

As a successful graduate from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter a general management-training program within a large organization. And the elective area of the program allows you to explore related fields of study to further broaden your education.

Master's in Cybersecurity

Virginia College's Master of Science in cybersecurity is designed to provide you with an in-depth study in IT infrastructure security. You will be exposed to and challenged by the most popular aspects of computer security, including:

• Cyber-law
• Cyber-terrorism
• Forensics
• Hardening the operating system
• Viral activity
• Compliancy issues

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for employment positions involving the security management of a LAN, WLAN and WAN environments, including our own nation's informational infrastructure.

As part of this exciting program, you will be presented with various simulations and live lab projects to examine the overall security administration and computer forensics of network security in fields such as information security, network administration and firewall management.

The program provides a strong foundation in:

• Cryptography
• Forensics
• Intrusion detection
• Firewall devices

Additional areas of study include:

• Hardening among various operating systems
• Simulated and real-life experience through VPN connections security
• Measures applied to perimeter network devices

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If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Virginia College Online.