Bachelor's In Data Networking Online Liberty University
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Learn to Solve Data Management Problems with Our Online B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking Degree

Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems – Data Networking degree can help equip you for the future of information technology and systems management. Our online B.S. in data networking degree will teach you how to apply technology management skills to business, government, and nonprofit organizations. 

Our online B.S. in I.S. – Data Networking degree is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career while offering you flexibility. At Liberty, you can complete your degree on your own schedule.

What is data networking? 

Most organizations rely on communication networks to transmit sensitive information through operating systems. Data and computer networking are key components of the technology infrastructure within these organizations. In managing an organization’s data network, you will organize, install, and maintain the data communication systems.

Network architecture requires reliability and scalability as well as frequent upgrades and repairs to ensure the system’s operational effectiveness. Our graduates are uniquely prepared to thrive in these roles. If you want to be a network administrator or a network engineer, this degree may be the right fit for you.

ACBSP Accredited Program LogoAmong only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation

Why Choose Liberty’s Online B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking Degree?

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a promising industry outlook? Our online bachelor’s in information systems – data and software networking degree can help you make a positive impact on businesses. Learn to develop and deploy secure data network systems and manage corporate information systems. 

Our online data networking program can provide you with an accredited degree from a top-ranked university. Our bachelor’s degree in data networking can help you pursue marketable professional certifications in industry-essential tools, like Cisco and Java.

We offer our bachelor’s degree in data networking online so that you can earn a quality education while staying connected with your job, family, church, and community. Liberty University is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation and the largest university in Virginia. While pursuing your data networking degree, you will have access to an abundance of IT resources that can help further your knowledge and certifications.


What Will You Learn in Our Online B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking Degree Program?

Liberty University’s online B.S. in data networking will provide you with essential training in business, technology management, and computer science. This degree places an emphasis on computer systems analysis, networking languages, and management skills needed for many industries.

You will also complete requirements for several professional certifications as part of this degree. These include the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and the CompTIA A+ (CompTIA) exam.

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Highlights of Liberty’s Online Data Networking Bachelor’s Degree

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

  • You can complete our online B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking degree in as little as 3.5 years.
  • Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • You may be eligible to earn additional credit through life experience.
  • This online data networking bachelor’s degree holds program accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
  • As an online student, you will have the opportunity to network with experts in data networking and information systems from across the country.

Online B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking Degree Program Information

  • This I.S. in data networking bachelor’s degree program falls under the School of Business.
  • Download and review this program’s online Degree Completion Plan.
  • This bachelor’s in information systems – data networking degree requires assessment fees in some business courses. Oracle® fees are also required for certain courses.
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Military Benefits for the B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking Online Degree Program 

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

Potential Career Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems – Data Networking

Our data networking bachelor’s degree online can help prepare you for a career in data networking. Through our online bachelor’s in data networking degree, you can learn to provide support to businesses, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, healthcare organizations, and national security agencies. Our B.S. in Information Systems – Data Networking degree is designed to prepare you for several well-paying jobs.

Potential careers include:

Computer Systems Analyst
Information Systems Manager
Network Architect

Network System Engineer/Administrator

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Systems Analysts (viewed online Dec. 12, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Systems Managers (viewed online Dec. 12, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer Network Architects (viewed online Dec. 12, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

****Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (viewed online Dec. 12, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Admission Requirements for Online Undergraduate Degrees

Applicants must have a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information. 

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts
  • Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
  • Official high school transcripts or official GED test scores are required for an official admissions decision
    • Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of an unofficial high school transcript and our High School Self-Certification form
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.