Information Technology
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Business Analyst
Program Code: 101021 The Business Analyst( BA) associate degree prepares learners to work as liaisons among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operation of an organization. Learners use techniques to gather and analyze business requirements, using best practices and relevant technologies. Graduates will be prepared to function as liaisons with IT and subject matter experts. Graduates will be able to support the needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and finance.
TOTAL CREDITS: 71 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 36,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Computer Support Specialist- IT
Program Code: 101543 The demand for computer support specialists is growing as the number of computers and their level of complexity rise, according to the U. S. Department of Labor. As a Computer Support Specialist- IT program graduate, you’ re prepared for a variety of careers including IT consultant, help desk / support specialist, PC programmer, computer sales representative, IT trainer, network assistant, desktop application developer, and PC repair technician.
TOTAL CREDITS: 71
All credits in the Computer Support Technician( 311546) technical diploma apply toward this associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 35,357 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Network Specialist- IT
Program Code: 101502 Network specialists are technology professionals who are responsible for network infrastructure, software and desktop deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Network specialists’ opportunities for employment can range from network support specialist to network administrators to business technology consultants. Responsibilities can include network and user administration, network infrastructure configuration and support, and security design- all focused on developing and maintaining an active network for optimal performance. Graduates of this associate degree are also prepared to pursue mainstream vendor certifications.
TOTAL CREDITS: 78
All credits in the Cisco( 301506), Linux( 301507), Microsoft( 301505) and Virtualization System Administrator( 301501) technical diplomas and the Networking( 611504) certificate apply toward this associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 38,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Software Developer
Program Code: 101521 This two-year program prepares its learners to design, develop and test business application software using various leading programming languages. Graduates will be proficient in HTML, C #, Java, PHP, ASP. NET, and SQL along with various supporting technologies in networking, database development, documentation, and system analysis and design. Graduates will be prepared to support the software development needs of businesses in a wide variety of industries. Training blends general education development with required IT technical skills. All courses are offered in an in-person format and some are also offered online for additional flexibility.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 56,000 *
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