Computer Systems Management

This certificate gives students the skills necessary to be a computer administrator in a small business or any environment that uses microcomputers in its daily operations.

Total credits: 30

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

•demonstrate knowledge and skills that meet industry standards and certification requirements in the use of computer hardware and operating systems technology;
•utilize technology to obtain information through a variety of methods, including the internet, databases, and other sources;
•demonstrate proficiency in application software (word processing, spreadsheets, web page design, presentation programs) to communicate information effectively in a professional setting;
•use a computer programming language to solve problems in a workplace setting and implement appropriate solutions;
•upgrade, repair, and install hardware and software applications with emphasis on problem anticipation and user support;
•prepare a plan to implement a local area network in a small business setting; and
•explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

Required Courses '11 - '12

INT 1050 of INT 1060 First Semester Seminar
CIS-1041 Microcomputer Applications I
CIS-1042 Microcomputer Applications II
CIS-1151 Website Development
CIS-1350 Desktop Operating Systems (4 cr)
CIS-2040 Management Information Systems
CIS-2110 Concepts of PC Hardware (4 cr)
CIS-2120 Concepts of Local Area Networks
plus 6 credits in programming:

Choose one set of programming languages from the following:

CIS-2011 Visual Basic Programming
CIS-2012 Intermediate Programming: Visual Basic
or
CIS-2031 C/C++ Programming I
CIS-2032 C/C++ Programming II
or
CIS-2140 Programming for the Internet
CIS-2430 Intermediate Programming for the Internet
or
CIS-2271 Java Programming
CIS-2272 Intermediate Java Programming

All courses are 3 credits unless specified.

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