Advance Expertise in Network Management Systems

Elevate your associate degree to bachelor’s level, mastering networking, cloud systems, and cybersecurity strategies for modern digital enterprises.

Lead the Future of Networking

This program focuses on designing, managing, and securing complex networks. Students develop advanced technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure, data security, and enterprise-level systems. Graduates can pursue careers as network engineers, IT security consultants, systems analysts, or cloud infrastructure specialists. The degree also supports progression toward certifications like Cisco or CompTIA. In today’s data-driven world, professionals with strong networking expertise are vital for keeping organizations secure and connected.

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Introduction to E-Commerce

This course explains the fundamentals of analyzing, designing and building an E-Commerce website. The course is taught from the viewpoint of a web developer working with a small business client and covers such topics as proposals, contracts, site design, marketing, financial and billing, order processing, shipping and much more.

Introduction to Data Communication

This course is a thorough introduction to the concepts underlying networking technology, from physical carrier media to protocol. It includes historical material to show the logic behind the development of a given mechanism, and also includes comprehensive discussions of increasingly important material, such as B-ISDN and ATM.

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to Computing is designed to give you a better understanding of computing in order to give you a stronger foundation for later courses. The course is in two parts: (a) the underlying structure of a computer, and (b) operating systems and databases

Networking Basics

This course covers topics such as networking basics, network security, setting up TCP/IP and connecting to the Internet, and much more. It will greatly assist the Network administrators in knowing all the information that they need.

Introduction to Programming

This solid foundation in the basics of C++ programming will allow you to create efficient, elegant code ready for any production environment. This course will motivate you by demonstrating why you need to learn the concepts and skills presented.

Essentials of Computer Science

This course contains topics related to computer systems, architecture, Number Systems, Data Formats, The Little Man Computer, The Cpu And Memory, Computer Peripherals, Modern Computer Systems and Regular Languages And Regular Expressions.

Foundations of Information Technology

The goal of this course is to provide you with the foundations of information technologies and their use in knowledge-based organizations. It will also prepare you to understand and manage key technologies and the way they enable business initiatives that were inconceivable a few years ago.

Computer & Internet Search

The course lays emphasis on using the Internet as an educational tool including the use of web browsers, search engines and directories, email basics, acceptable use policies, equity, law and ethics, and evaluation and citation of Internet resources.

Introduction to Telecommunications

This course presents easy-to-understand, insightful explanations of today's key trends and technologies of the worldwide telecommunications network; Industry Players and Trends, Broadband, VoIP, Wi-Fi and WiMax, 3G Mobile Networks, and Multimedia Networks.

Introduction to Firewalls

This course solves the need for a resource that illustrates the principles underlying security technology, as well as provides complete hands-on exercises that will serve as valuable practice for you. This course is based on open-source software.

Introduction to Networking

This course provides a baseline level of knowledge for success in industry and preparation for networking certifications, including the MCSA, MCSE, CNA and CCNA designations. The course covers new industry topics such as Networked Attached Storage (NAS), Cable Installation and Management, as well as, Fixed and Mobile WiMAX.

Disaster Recovery

With real world examples, this course provides an extensive introduction to disaster recovery focusing on planning the team, planning for the disaster and practicing the plan to make sure that, if ever needed, it will work.

Principles of Network Security

In this age of universal electronic connectivity, viruses and hackers, electronic eavesdropping, and electronic fraud, security is paramount. This course will provide you a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security.

Business Data Communications

This course combines a thorough introduction to data communications and networking theory with a practical, "how-to" approach that enables you to apply the theory in real world environments.

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Graduates past year

78%

Received Financial Assistance

90+

Job Opportunities

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Why Choose Us

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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Flexible Learning Experience

We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Expert Faculty & Support

Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

We’ve Got Your Back, Every Step of the Way

At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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Make Quality Education Affordable

We believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

What Our Students Say

From classroom learning to career breakthroughs, our students have seen it all. Their success stories highlight the impact of our teaching, support, and industry preparation.

“This course gave me a strong foundation and the flexibility to learn at my own pace. The faculty support was amazing!”
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Ayesha Rauf Financial Analyst Trainee
“The instructors went above and beyond to ensure we understood concepts. I feel fully prepared for the next step in my career.”
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Daniel Joseph Associate in Marketing
“The resources and mentorship I received made this journey smooth. A brilliant learning experience!”
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Fatima Noor Ph.D. Candidate in Management
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Introduction to E-commerce

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Introduction to Data Communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction and overview.
    Network classification.
    Network architectures and standards.
    Introduction to protocols.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data coding.
    Data communication fundamentals.
    Data link control protocols.
    Transmission media.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Communication circuits.
    Local area networks -lans-.
    Lan systems.
    Lan installation and operation.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Wide area networks -wans-.
    Internetworking.
    The internet.
    Internet applications.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Network security.
    Network design and implementation.
    Network management and operation.

Introduction to Computing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying types of computers
    Identifying computer hardware components and their functions
    Evaluating, purchasing, and maintaining computer equipment
    Identifying software and hardware interaction and types of software
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying operating system functions
    Using windows
    Taking a tour of windows applications
    Creating and editing files
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Formatting text and performing common printing functions
    Using graphic tools
    Working with tables
    Using outline, track changes, and language tools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Working with text and numbers in a spreadsheet
    Using formulas, functions, and charts
    Creating and delivering presentations
    Identifying network fundamentals
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying the relationships between computer networks, telephone networks, and the internet
    Understanding e-mail
    Identifying how to use e-mail
    Identifying information sources on the internet
    Using a web browser and searching the internet
    Identifying how computers are used at work, school, and home
    Using computers and the internet safely, legally, ethically, and responsibly

Networking Basics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to computer networks.
    The physical layer -the media-.
    Computer fundamentals.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Interconnecting lans.
    Tcp/ip.
    Introduction to routers.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Routing protocols.
    Wide area networking.
    Configuring and managing the campus network.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Network security.
    Wireless networking.
    Optical networks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Voice over ip.
    The network server.
    Linux networking.

Introduction to programming

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting started with alice
    Program design and implementation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Programming: putting together the pieces
    Classes, objects, methods, and parameters
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Interaction: events and event handling
    Functions and if/else
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Repetition: definite and indefinite loops
    Repetition: recursion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Lists and list processing
    Variables and revisiting inheritance

Essentials of computer science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
    Data storage
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data manipulation
    Operating systems
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Networking and the internet
    Algorithms
    Programming languages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Software engineering
    Data abstractions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Database systems
    Artificial intelligence

Foundations of information technology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Information technology: principles, practices, and opportunities.
    Essentials of computing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Essentials of the internet and the worldwide web.
    The central processor and memory.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Storage and input/output devices.
    Personal and pc databases.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Enterprise databases and warehouses.
    Enterprise and personal communications networks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electronic commerce and electronic business.
    Launching application development projects.
    Creating enterprise applications.
    Creating web-enabled applications.
    Information systems in the enterprise.
    Issues in information technology.

Computer & internet search

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Lets get online already!
    The development of the internet
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Finding resources on the world wide web
    Email
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Doing business on the web
    An introduction to html
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to css, xhtml, and advanced web development concepts
    Html editors
    Graphics and multimedia on the world wide web
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mass communication tools
    Real-time communication
    Entertainment and education
    The internets impact on traditional media
    The internet and the law
    Keeping pace with innovations

Introduction to Telecommunications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The basics sound, electrical signal, electromagnetic spectrum
    The telephone and the telephone line
    Connecting the dots transporting information across the superhighway
    Manipulating information for transmission
    Osi model relationship to networking
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Layer3/4 networking/transport protocols
    Layer 2 networking protocols
    Layer 1 networking protocols
    Digital circuit switch
    Signaling
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Distributed switching architecture voice over ip
    Ip routing fundamentals
    Transmission medium
    Osp outside plant infrastructure
    Core network
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Metropolitan network
    Access network lan
    Pstn central office
    Pstn network topology
    Customer premises
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Catv cable television as a telecommunications service provider
    Catv network topology
    The cellular/pcs telephone network
    Wireless broadband providers
    Residential services
    Business services
    The internet
    Emerging technologies

Introduction to Firewalls

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to network and data link layer protocols
    Tcp and udp in detail
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Software, small office, and enterprise firewalls
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Threats, packet filtering, and stateful firewalls
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Illustrated exercises in basic firewall installation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Determining requirements for the firewall
    Introduction to advanced firewall concepts and terminology
    Virtual private networks
    Techniques for integration of firewall logs and system logs

Introduction to Networking

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to networks and networking concepts
    Network design essentials
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Networking media
    Network interface cards
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Making networks work
    Network communications and protocols
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Network architectures
    Simple network operations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding complex networks
    Introduction to network security -new-
    Supporting a small business network -new-
    Network administration and support
    Enterprise and wide area networks
    Solving network problems

Disaster Recovery

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to disaster recovery
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing to develop the disaster recovery plan
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Assessing impact and risks in the enterprise
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Prioritizing systems and functions for recovery
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying data storage and recovery sites
    Developing plans and procedures, and relationships
    Developing procedures for special circumstances
    Testing the disaster recovery plan
    Continued assessment of needs, threats, and solutions

Principles of Network Security

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Forensic evidence and crime investigation
    Computer forensics and digital detective work
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tools, environments, equipment, and certifications
    Policies and procedures
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Data, pda, and cell phone forensics
    Operating systems and data transmission basics for digital
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Internet and network forensics and intrusion detection
    Tracking down those who intend to do harm on a large scale
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fraud and forensic accounting investigation
    Federal rules and criminal codes
    Ethical and professional responsibility in testimony

Business Data Communications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
    Physical layer fundamentals
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data link layer fundamentals
    Components of a local area network
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Network, transport, and application layer services
    Backbone and metropolitan area network fundamentals
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Wide area networking fundamentals
    Servers in the enterprise
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Enterprise solutions
    Securing the enterprise
    Trends in business data communications