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Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Administration, Networks and Cybersecurity
Mise à jour le 09/06/2025
Certification
Titre certifié de niveau 6
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The Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Administration, Networks and Cybersecurity (ARC) at ESIIA is a qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 6. It aims to train senior technicians or technical managers capable of designing, securing and maintaining a company’s IT infrastructure.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of managers responsible for infrastructure administration and security, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious and motivated collaborators.
The ESIIA Bachelor’s Degree in ARC enables students to become highly operational from their very first professional experience or to continue their studies at a Bac+4/5 level. The programme includes courses, conferences, Masterclasses and Business Games delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from connections with our network of high-level partner companies in order to complete their work-study placement.
Programme objectives
The Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Administration, Networks and Cybersecurity (ARC) at ESIIA is a State-recognised Level 6 qualification that aims to achieve the following objectives:
Assist colleagues with complex technical issues
Install and configure active equipment (routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points)
Optimise data flow to prevent slowdowns
Diagnose and resolve connection failures
Install, configure and update company servers
Manage user permissions (who has access to which folder/software)
Use tools such as VMware or Hyper-V to run multiple servers on a single physical machine
Configure firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Implement password policies, data encryption, and security update management
Manage backups and establish a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in case of cyberattacks or disasters
Use scripts (often in Python or PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks
Advise management on new tools to adopt in order to remain competitive and secure
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Baccalaureate and Bac+2
Prerequisites: The Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Administration, Networks and Cybersecurity at ESIIA is open to holders of a baccalaureate qualification and, for entry into the third year, to holders of a BTS or any other Level 5 qualification.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the January 2027 deferred intake remain open until 18 December 2026.
Modalities
- Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Duration of Studies:
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 3 years for students holding a Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
Career Opportunities
Systems and Network Administrator
IT Infrastructure Manager
Level 2 or 3 Support Technician
SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst
Security Solutions Administrator
Cybersecurity Operator
Cloud Administrator (Junior)
Virtualisation Technician
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Innovation Manager
programme
1ST AND 2ND YEAR
The ARC programme in 1st and 2nd year, aimed at developing managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Humanities
Economic Concepts and Current Issues
Law – Moot Court
Business Management and Enterprise Projects
Human Resources Administration
Management of Collaborative Tools
Operations and Activity Management
Marketing Analysis and Customer Experience
Semester 2:
Start-up and Entrepreneurship
Negotiation Techniques
Business English
Accounting Processes
Mathematics
Physics
Computer Network Architecture and Administration
Electronic Systems Engineering
Internship (optional)
3RD YEAR
The ARC programme of the specialisation year is organised into two (2) main blocks:
BLOCK 1: SPECIALISATION COURSES
Semester 1:
Systems Administration (Windows & Linux)
Core Network Services
Offensive and Defensive Security
Network Architecture and Protocols
Semester 2:
Digital Regulations and Risk Management
Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
Infrastructure Supervision and Maintenance
Cryptography and Communication Security
Internship (mandatory)
BLOCK 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
Block 1: Define a digital solution adapted to business needs and diverse use cases
Block 2: Design, configure and deploy a secure and accessible digital solution using no-code tools
Block 3: Manage a no-code project and ensure its sustainable adoption by stakeholders
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : : https://esiia.fr/tarifs-et-financements/