Networks can be an important part of everything from social organizations to computer systems. Students who pursue studies in network theory generally learn about the principles that underlie these systems as well as relevant real-world applications.

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.
 

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.