Overview

About the program

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; acquire application development skills; 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.

Program format(s)

Students enrolled in this program will take traditional, 16-week classes each semester.  

Degree option

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.

Qualifying students enrolled in Information Technology programs that offer an Associate Degree at MTC can receive up to $1500 per year with this first-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees.

Certificate option

Mixture of core programming and applications classes with business, communications, management, and general studies courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; acquire application development skills; 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.

Qualifying students enrolled in Information Technology programs that offer an Associate Degree at MTC can receive up to $1500 per year with this first-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals
• CompTIA Security+

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop GUI based applications that utilize standard Windows controls, database access, and error handling.
• Create web applications that allow users to create, retrieve, update, and delete data stored in a database.
• Design and develop mobile applications.
• Analyze and develop object-oriented based applications.
• Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
• Build software applications using programming languages.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
• Create business impact analysis statements, business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
• Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used and possible security issues. 
• Install, configure, and use various operating systems.
• Identify legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
• Apply project management techniques including project charter, time, risk, change management, budgeting, and team dynamics.
• Develop a database for data management, perform CRUD operations (Create, Retrieve, Update, Delete), and present data analysis visually.
• Communicate effectively both written and orally.  
• Solve problems using mathematics.  
• Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions.  
• Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.  
• Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.  
• Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences.  

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Career Opportunities

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

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Application Requirements

• Completed MTC Application for Admission.
• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

• Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

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