Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology
Students can complete both an associate and bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, either fully online or through a combination of online and on-campus coursework. All credits toward the associate degree count toward the bachelor’s degree. Customize your degree through selecting the concentration that fits your career goals.
Concentrations
- The Application Development Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions such as computer programmer/application developer using industry-standard languages and technologies.
- The General Technology concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in small- and medium-sized organizations that require computer staff to perform a wide variety of technical duties.
- The Internet/Multimedia Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in Web development, social media, and digital media.
- The Network Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in tech support and networking fields administering Windows-based systems.
Career Opportunities
An Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology prepares you for immediate entry into a computer-technology field in a variety of different capacities. Some examples of available jobs include:
- Computer operations manager
- Database manager
- E-commerce network administrator
- LAN manager
- Manager of Internet/Intranet technology
- Manager of voice and data communications
- Network administrator
- Technical Support Manager
- Web architect/developer
Competencies Upon Completion
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in client computing and user support
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in database and information management
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in digital media and immersive technology
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in programming and application development
- An ability to demonstrate core IT competency in servers, storage and virtualization
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals
- An ability to read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences
- An ability to engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning
- An ability to exhibit professional, legal, and ethical behavior
- An ability to demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness
Faculty
Mrs. Susan Hoffman, Assistant Professor of Information Technology
Mr. Jonathan Van Fossen, Assistant Professor of Information Technology