The study of operating systems can cover multiple aspects of computer networking and systems analysis. Curriculums may begin with core classes to teach foundational concepts and later branch out into tracks that are more specialized. Students might pursue focus areas such as software production, local networking or network security.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree that typically awarded by community colleges, technical colleges and 4-year colleges. If pursued on a full-time basis, an associate degree usually takes two years to obtain.