Established in 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota, NAU has since
grown to include 14 campuses with physical locations in six
states, found in the heart of the United States. National
American University is truly a global institution with a
world-class distance learning campus that is actively engaged in
partnerships and affiliations with universities across the United
States and throughout the world. Add to that NAU's regional
accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, the highest
available, and you have a world-class university that is
graduating students who are primed and ready to enter the world's
career workforce.
NAU's core values and mission statement perfectly embody the
history-rich institution's commitment to provide a caring and
supportive environment for all students. National American
University specifically caters to the working adult, offering
associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in core disciplines
such as business, information technology, business administration
and applied management.
Financial Assistance
NAU provides financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships,
work-study opportunities and low interest loan programs through
federal, state and local sources for those who qualify. Our
friendly staff will help you apply.
Individual Attention
From the day you register to the day you graduate, we're with
you every step of the way. In the classrooms, our specially
designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes
of 15 to 24 students.
Life After Graduation
National American University students receive assistance with
professional résumé writing, interviewing skills
and post-interview follow-up. Our lifetime placement service is
available to assist and support our graduates in their job
searches.
Accreditation
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National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Associate's - Applied Information Technology
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This program of study prepares graduates for various entry-level
positions in the information system field with a balanced
overview of technology in the major core. Students are encouraged
to work with their advisors to design a program in their area of
interest and their technology-related certifications, which may
be in Microsoft networking, Cisco networking, or other technical
disciplines. Graduates may qualify for positions such as network
administrators, network engineers, or other technical positions.
Associate's - Information Technology
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This two-year program of study leads to an Associate of Applied
Science degree and is designed to provide education for various
entry-level positions in the information systems field. You will
work with your advisor to design a program in your area of
interest such as programming, database administration, Microsoft
networking or software applications. As a graduate, you'll be
qualified for positions such as computer programmer,
programmer/operator, database administrator and networking or
microcomputer specialist.
Bachelor's - Applied Information Technology
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The Applied Information Technology bachelor's degree provides you
with a solid foundation of coursework in operating systems,
databases, software, website design, networks and project
management. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or newcomer
to the field, the Applied IT program accelerates your graduation
date by maximizing the transfer of credits from prior IT
coursework or degrees helping you to advance your career fast.
Bachelor's - Business Administration - Information Systems
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Information technology permeates every area of the business world
today. As an information systems business administration
graduate, you will be well qualified for all areas of business,
especially those requiring systems knowledge.
Bachelor's - Information Technology
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Students can earn their degree with an emphasis in the following:
Management Information Systems
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The requirement for management personnel to understand computer
technology and its impact upon modern business operations has
never been greater. This degree program, with its component
business, finance, management and accounting courses and its
specialization in IT, prepares graduates to be managers in
computer technology. Graduates are qualified as well for
positions as systems analysts, computer center managers, and
sales and marketing representatives.
Network Administration/Microsoft
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National American University designed this excellent program to
provide students with an in-depth knowledge of network
administration. Graduates of this program have all the
necessary skills to manage a computer network. The focus is on
Microsoft networking and preparation for the Microsoft
Certified System Administrator (MCSA) exams.
Network Management/Microsoft
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Network management is one of the fastest growing IT fields
today. In this program, you'll have the opportunity to master
network design and operation as well as gain a strong
background in the application of computer technology for
solving information technology needs. As a graduate of this
program, you will have all the necessary skills to manage and
provide technical support for a corporate computer network. The
focus is on Microsoft Networking and will prepare you for the
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams.
