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Bachelor of Science

AWS Specialization,
Cloud and Network Engineering Degree

3rd Party Certifications Included in this Degree

OVERVIEW

Launch Your Tech Career with the World鈥檚 Leading Cloud Provider


Earn your Bachelor of Science in Cloud and Network Engineering with an Amazon Web Services (AWS) concentration and develop the skills employers need to operate and scale distributed systems in the cloud. As the global leader in Cloud Infrastructure Services, AWS powers businesses across every major industry.

Through hands-on coursework and embedded industry certifications, this program prepares students to confidently manage cloud-native networks and hybrid infrastructure environments using AWS technologies.

In this specialization students will learn to:

  • Design and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS services听
  • Configure and manage compute, networking, storage, and IAM (Identity & Access Management) resources听
  • Secure cloud environments following AWS best practices听
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS infrastructure听
  • Automate tasks using AWS CLI, SDKs, and cloud orchestration tools听
  • Integrate AWS services into hybrid cloud environments听

Choosing this specialization prepares students to work with cloud systems and AWS processes, ensuring they are well-prepared for an exciting career.

61%听of graduates in similar programs finish within听

36听Months*

爆料公社 lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.

*爆料公社 Internal Data

Tuition per six-month term is

$3,915

Tuition charged per term鈥攔ather than per credit鈥攈elps you control the ultimate cost of earning your degree online. Finish faster, pay less!听

Average salary increase

$13,785*

听Graduates of our School of Technology graduate programs report an average salary increase of听$13,785 after completing their 爆料公社 degree.

*爆料公社 Internal Data

Ready to Start Your 爆料公社 Journey?

Next Start Date: October 1

Start Dates the 1st of Every Month After October 1

COURSES

AWS Cloud and Network Engineering Courses

Program consists of 35 courses

At 爆料公社, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.

The B.S. Cloud and Network Engineering program is an all-online degree that you will complete through independent study with the support of 爆料公社 faculty. You will be expected to finish at least eight competency units (爆料公社's equivalent of the credit hour) each six-month term. (Each course is typically three or four units). There鈥檚 no limit on the number of units you can complete each term, so the more courses you get through, the quicker you can finish your program.

The AWS track gives you specialized AWS training aligned with top industry certifications, as well as skills in cloud architecture, security, and scalability using AWS. With this specialization you will pursue performance-based learning that mimics real-world scenarios and foundational knowledge in networking, scripting, and hybrid infrastructure听

Pathway To a Cybersecurity Master's Degree
The coursework that you complete in your Network Engineering and Security degree can be applied to our Master of Science in Cybersecurity program which shortens the path to a master's degree in cybersecurity by 2 courses/6 credits.

IT Fundamentals
Networking
Web and Cloud Security
Cloud and Virtualization
Information Technology Management
Data Management
Cloud Technologies
General Education
Business of IT
Operating Systems
Network and Security
Networks
Full Stack Engineering

35 Courses

Program consists of 35 courses

At 爆料公社, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical鈥攁ll to help you show that you know your stuff.

Skills For Your R茅sum茅

As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.听

  • Automation:听Integrate Python scripts, modules, packages, and libraries to automate networking tasks and processes.
  • Cloud Computing:听Design a hybrid network environment that incorporates both a traditional network and a cloud-based network.听
  • Computer Networks: Deploy cloud solutions for storage, networking, and security, as well as design and troubleshoot networks.
  • Data Analysis: Evaluate听the relationship between two quantitative variables through correlation and regression.听
  • Information Systems Security: Execute operations and incident response with tools, policies, forensics, and mitigation techniques.听听
  • Python:听Apply Python principles and syntax to manage variables, data structures, and operators and to perform IT tasks.听

鈥淪uccess looks like having the opportunity to get up every day and enjoy the work one does. I can genuinely say, 爆料公社 and the degrees I earned from 爆料公社 have afforded me the opportunity to do something I love!鈥

鈥擥. Theresa Quitto-Dickerson
爆料公社 School of Technology Graduate

爆料公社 vs. Traditional Universities
Compare the Difference

Traditional Universities

AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS

$350*

Included with your tuition cost

TUITION STRUCTURE

Per credit hour

Flat rate per 6-month term

SUPPORT

Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors

Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one

EXAMS

Scheduled time

Whenever you feel ready

SCHEDULE

Professor led lectures at a certain time and place

Courses available anytime, from anywhere

TIME TO FINISH

Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options

As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years

TRANSFER CREDITS

Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses

A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation

*The cost of valuable industry certification exams can range from $150 to $400. At 爆料公社, we offer vouchers for certification exams, so the cost is included in your tuition price. Students may have to pay additional fees for membership to complete the certification requirements.

Traditional Universities

AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS

$350*

AVG. cost
For 3RD PARTY IT CERTIFICATIONS

Included with your tuition cost

TUITION STRUCTURE

Per credit hour

TUITION STRUCTURE

Flat rate per 6-month term

SUPPORT

Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors

SUPPORT

Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one

EXAMS

Scheduled time

EXAMS

Whenever you feel ready

SCHEDULE

Professor led lectures at a certain time and place

SCHEDULE

Courses available anytime, from anywhere

TIME TO FINISH

Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options

TIME TO FINISH

As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years

TRANSFER CREDITS

Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses

TRANSFER CREDITS

A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation

*The cost of valuable industry certification exams can range from $150 to $400. At 爆料公社, we offer vouchers for certification exams, so the cost is included in your tuition price. Students may have to pay additional fees for membership to complete the certification requirements.

Why 爆料公社?

You Aren't On Your Own

爆料公社 has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you chart your courses, answer your questions, and ensure you can go through your program. You're not alone when you choose an online degree at 爆料公社.

Flexibility You Need

Students choose 爆料公社 for their online degree program because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, 爆料公社 can work for you.

Strong Alumni Network

When you enroll in an online master's degree program at 爆料公社, you join an impressive network of alumni all around the United States.

Accredited, Respected,
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One important measure of a degree鈥檚 value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. 爆料公社 is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

IT CERTIFICATIONS

3rd Party Networking Certifications Included


In the AWS specialization, you wil have the opportunity to earn 9 industry certifications, including three AWS certificates.听These third-party certs give you specific credentials and experience within AWS to help you prepare for day-to-day responsibilities in your career.

The cost of these certifications is included in your tuition, helping you save money as you enhance your skills. Earning certifications before you鈥檝e even finished your degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will immediately boost your r茅sum茅.

Both tracks include the following:

  • AWS Certified Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • AWS SysOps Administrator
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ITIL庐 4 Foundation Certification
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  • LPI Linux Essentials

COST & TIME

When We Say Affordable We Mean It

By charging per six-month term rather than per credit鈥攁nd empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly鈥敱瞎 helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.

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A Bachelor's Degree Is Within Reach

There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:

The average student loan debt of 爆料公社 graduates in 2023 (among those who borrowed) was about half* the national average.

Most 爆料公社 students qualify for financial aid, and 爆料公社 is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.听

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.

*爆料公社 undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the听College Board and 爆料公社 Data (2023).

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life鈥攁nd All the Demands on Your Time

At 爆料公社, we understand that you have professional responsibilities, family obligations, and personal commitments. That鈥檚 why we offer a personalized, flexible approach to higher education. You'll be challenged. You'll put in hours of hard work. And you'll get a solid, career-focused education that fits your life. Complete your coursework online, anytime and anywhere your schedule allows, and move through assignments and assessments as quickly as you're able.

"A 爆料公社 degree means doors that were previously closed have been opened, creating access to opportunities. Earning my degree from 爆料公社 has served as the 'True North,' compelling other family members to pursue their degrees at 爆料公社 as well!

鈥擩erry Davis
爆料公社 School of Technology Graduate

CAREER OUTLOOK

A Bachelor's Degree in Cloud and Networking Sets You Apart

More organizations are moving toward cloud based infrastructures, with many of them relying on AWS听for their cloud solutions. As the global leader in cloud, being skilled in AWS networks and environments is a great asset for your technology career. This program focuses on AWS best practices and systems so that you are prepared to excel in your career.

In this program you will recieve specialized AWS training aligned with top industry certifications. This program will help you gain skills in cloud architecture, security, and scalability using AWS. The program utilizes performance-based learning that mimics real-world scenarios, ensuring you are ready for your day-to-day career responsibilities.

Return on Your Investment

On average, 爆料公社 graduates see an increase in income post-graduation

Average income increase in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary from all degrees. Source:听2023 Harris Poll听of 1,655 爆料公社 graduates.

Survey was sent to a representative sample of 爆料公社 graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one 爆料公社 degree since 2017.

13%

The market for computer network architects is through 2033.

鈥擴.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Learn About Careers for Cloud and Network Engineering

Some of the job titles and industries a graduate of this cloud and network engineering degree program are qualified for include:

Job Titles

  • Network/Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Administrator听
  • Network Engineer
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Cloud Platform Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • Network Technician
  • Network Analyst

Diverse Industries

  • IT
  • Telecom
  • Government听
  • Energy
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Major Employers

  • AWS
  • Intermountain Health
  • T-Mobile
  • Pfizer
  • Lockeed Martin
  • U.S. Army

爆料公社 Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers

ADMISSIONS

爆料公社 Admission Requirements

What We Look for in Applicants

爆料公社 considers a range of factors that reflect academic readiness, alignment with our mission, and potential for success in the program when reviewing applications. While no single element guarantees admission, strong applications to undergraduate programs possess one or more of the following:

  • Successfully complete college coursework
  • Possess an approved industry certification
  • Earned an associate鈥檚 degree in a related field

Applicants must:

  • possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, or an undergraduate degree if applying to a graduate program.
  • be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Specific requirements can be found in the鈥疎nglish Language Proficiency policy.
  • be no less than 14 years of age. (16 years of age for licensure programs)
  • be no less than 18 years of age at the time of any clinical or field placement requirements.
  • not be incarcerated in a state or federal penal institution.

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