National American University

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.

Why National American University?

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

National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Associate's - Applied Information Technology

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

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

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

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

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.

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