The typical four-year outline for Michigan Tech's information technology bachelor's degree with a concentration in network administration provides a semester-by-semester guide to core courses, labs, and requirements.
The Interactive Degree Audit is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of undergraduate course descriptions is available.
Year One
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| SAT 1700 Cyber Ethics | 3 | |
| CS 1121 Intro to Programming I | ≥ MA1031 (c) | 3 |
| MA 1160 Calculus w/Technology I | placement | 4 |
| 3 | ||
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS1121 | 3 | |
| EET 1411 Basic Electronics | 3 | |
| SAT 1610 Computer & OS Architecture | 3 | |
| Professional development elective | UN1015 | 3 |
| MA 2720 Statistical Methods | ≥ MA1031 (c) | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
Year Two
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS1121 | 3 | |
| SAT 2343 Network Administration I | none | 3 |
| EET 2411 Digital Electronics | EET1411 | 3 |
| MA 2320 Elementary Linear Algebra | ≥ MA1160 (c) | 2 |
| EssEd: Natural and Physical Science | 3 | |
| EssEd: Activities for Wellbeing & Success | 1 | |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAT2343 | 3 | |
| SAT 3210 Database Management | CS1121 | 3 |
| SAT 3310 Scripting Admin & Automation | CS1121 | 3 |
| SAT 3812 Cyber Security I | SAT2711 | 3 |
| SAT 3343 Network Administration II | SAT2343 | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Year Three
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAT2711 | 3 | |
| SAT 4343 Network Administration III | SAT3343 | 3 |
| Ess Ed: Intercultural Competency | 3 | |
| Essential Education: Arts & Culture | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Education: Activities for Wellbeing & Success | 1 | |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAT3310 | 1 | |
| SAT 4411 Data Center Operations | SAT3611 | 3 |
| SAT 4344 Network Administration IV | SAT4343 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Essential Education: SHAPE | 3 | |
| Essential Education: Experience | 3 | |
| Total | 16 |
Year Four
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAT3812 (c) | 3 | |
| SAT 4816 Digital Forensics | SAT3812 | 3 |
| Technical Elective | varies | 3 |
| EET 3373 Intro to Programmable Controllers | EET1411 | 3 |
| SAT 3820 Wireless System Admin | SAT2343 | 3 |
| Essential Education: Activities for Wellbeing & Success | 1 | |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAT4480 | 3 | |
| MIS 3200 System Analysis and Design | CS1122 | 3 |
| CS 4723 Network Security | SAT3812 | 3 |
| Technical Elective varies | 3 | |
| Free Elective | ||
| Total | 15 |
Grand Total = 120 + 3 Credits
Essential Education Requirements (37 total credits)
Required courses are:
- a Math course (3 credits),
- a Natural and Physical Science course (3 credits),
- STEM courses (6 credits),
- a Foundations in the Human World course (3 credits),
- Composition UN 1015 (3 credits),
- a Communication Intensive course (3 credits),
- an Intercultural Competency course (3 credits),
- an Essential Ed Seminar course (UN 1013 or UN 2013 or major-specific, 1-3 credits),
- an Arts and Culture course (3 credits),
- a SHAPE elective (3 credits)
- an Essential Education Experience course (3 credits),
- and 3 credits of Activities for Well-being and Success.
Up to five Essential Education requirements and the Michigan Tech Seminar may be shared (double-counted) with major requirements. Students should work with their advisor to determine which major requirements may satisfy Essential Education requirements.
For specific courses, reference Essential Education on the Registrar's website.
Additional Notes
- Prerequisite (pre-req) course must be successfully completed PRIOR to taking the subsequent
course.
- Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by (C) or ©) may be taken at the same time,
although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
- Required Corequisite (co-req) courses that MUST be taken together in the same semester.
- Class Standing: So (Sophomore Standing earned 30 credits) Jr (Junior Standing earned 60 credits), Sr (Senior Standing earned 90 credits)
- Semester Offered: Noted under electives with F (Fall), Sp (Spring), Su (Summer) or On Demand (no anticipated offering but may show in the schedule, consult with your advisor)
- Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by (C) or ©) may be taken at the same time,
although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
- Math: Students are placed into an initial math course based on ACT/SAT math score, the online ALEKS assessment, or a math placement exam score for credit (AP, IB, CLEP).
- Transfer, Advanced Placement, or study abroad courses are not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations. Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent coursework only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or equivalent is earned at a transfer institution. Study abroad credit will be awarded based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards. Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards (also IB and CLEP).
This degree plan is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.
For 2026-2027. Revised 05/28/2026