Computer Information Technology - Software Development

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; develop application skills with a strong focus on Microsoft® technology; work with development tools to create programs that can be used locally, on a computer network,  and accessed via the Internet; learn basic database design techniques. Some second-year Information Technologies courses are offered only in the evenings.  See your academic advisor to confirm the schedule. 

DegreeAssociate of Applied Business

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core programming and applications classes with business, communications, management, and general studies courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Careers

• Consultant
• Programmer
• Systems Development
• Technical Support
• Information Systems Manager
• Software Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Web Developer

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

What am I expected to learn?

• build software applications using Visual Basic and C#
• develop Microsoft® Windows applications that utilize standard Windows controls, database access, and error handling
• create ASP web applications that allow users to create, retrieve, update, and delete data stored in a database
• design and implement a database (including triggers, stored procedures, and views) using Microsoft® SQL Server
• prepare for industry Microsoft® certification exams
• communicate professionally with co-workers, managers, end-users, and customers
• analyze and prepare design specifications for information systems

Admission Standard

1. MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
2. High school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
3. Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment ACT or COMPASS and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required.  Or, students may complete College Foundation courses.