Unix/Linux System AdministrationParticipants in this program develop critical UNIX/Linux system administration skills including installation, programming and application development; web support; administration; back-up and recovery; optimization and security. This is one of the most comprehensive system administration programs students will find and provides participants access to a wealth of resources surrounding open-source development, administration and support. |
CURRICULUM – 3 Quarter Sessions |
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| Fall Quarter (September-December) Required Courses: • UNIX/Linux Fundamentals • UNIX/Linux System Administration • Programming with Perl Electives (select one): • Oracle 10g: Introduction to Oracle • Networking • Information Technology Management • Data Modeling |
Winter
Quarter (January-April) Required Courses: • Advanced UNIX/Linux System Administration • Using Apache, PHP and MySQL • Unix/Linux Shell Programming and Utilities Electives (select one): • Management of Information Technology Projects • Information Systems Security |
| Spring
Quarter (April-June) Required Courses: • UNIX/Linux Security Electives (select three): • Oracle 10g: Introduction to Oracle • Networking • Information Technology Management • Data Modeling • Project Management Essentials |
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Length: | 36-week. 3 x 12-week session. |
| Days per week: | 5 | |
| Average class size: | 14 | |
| When is it offered? | September to June | |
| Required proficiency: | minimum TOEFL® score of 523 (paper)/193 (computer), TOEIC® score of 700 or above, TSE® score of 45 or above and be at the 600 level of UC Riverside Extension’s Intensive English Program or equivalent. | |
| Minimum Age: | 15 | |
| Tuition |
The tuition for the entire 36-week (about nine months) program is (please see Dates & Fees page) . | |
| Application
Deadline |
Application deadline is one month before the starting date of the program. | |
| Optional
Practical Training |
Upon completion of an Academic-year Certificate Program, you may be eligible for up to a year of Optional Practical Training (OPT) at an American company. |
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