Computer Management

Computer ManagementThe Program
Computer Management at Villa focuses on the design of computer systems and the utilization of systems in existing networks. Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of programming languages and operating systems. They acquire the needed knowledge and ability to integrate modern computer and telecommunications equipment for multiple users. As computer professionals, Villa graduates have exposure to an extensive variety of equipment including IBM personal computers, IBM compatible computers, dumb terminals, a VAX mainframe, scanners, printers, modems, CD-ROMS, the Internet , and others.

The Requirements
Course requirements within the area of concentration for the Computer Management Program are 36 credit hours:

  • Accounting Principles I BUS 204
  • Advanced Programming Logic and Design CCS 211
  • Data Base Management and Application CCS 204
  • Networking I: Voice and Data Communications CCS 106
  • Fundamentals of Computer Technology CCS 103
  • Introduction to Programming Logic and Design CCS 111
  • Internship I CCS 109
  • Networking II: Local Area Networks CCS 205
  • Personal Exploration and Life Planning IDS 107
  • Probability and Statistics MAT 112
  • Systems Analysis and Design CCS 203

 

Liberal Arts
The liberal arts core, a combination of humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, essential to a solid career foundation, is required in all degree programs.

The liberal arts core for Computer Management majors is 24-26 credit hours.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates of Villa’s Computer Management Program can obtain positions in the industry ranging from software applications support to systems analysts, programmers, data base coordinators and network administrators. Students will also have the necessary skills to continue their education and professional training in the computer communication programming, systems analysis and design, and information management fields at baccalaureate institutions.

Special Program Notes
A required cooperative education internship complements campus hands-on training and provides practical work experience prior to entering the field. It also is an opportunity for networking within this growing field.

Several specialized courses within the program are taught by industry experts and are therefore available only in the evening.

On-campus computer labs equipped with various types of hardware and an ever-growing number of software applications provide students with unlimited access.

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