Online Education (associate Degree Information Technology)

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There has been an explosion of computer users in business. These users neither know, nor need to know, very much about how a computer works in order to use it. Therefore there is a great demand for "user advocates" to help them decide which technology is appropriate for their needs and to help them deploy and use that technology. The Associate Information Technology Degree program will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become one of these much sought-after advocates.

Information Technology students learn to "make things work" for people in today's business. The curriculum develops competencies in four major areas: technical/practical skills, business/soft skills, industry/field experience and certifications. Students learn to apply what they have learned and to solve practical business problems by creating applications that support the problem-solving and decision-making needs of the corporate community.

Our Information Technology Department offers an Associate Degree in Information Technology (IT), the field that has become the backbone of business, technology and industry.
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... England Tech is one of the area’s top computer schools offering an extensive set of computer labs containing equipment that students use to gain hands-on experience in all areas of the Information Technology field, from programming and software applications to network management and administration.

In this Information Technology program, the emphasis is on how specific computer applications solve business issues. The analysis and design of computer systems is covered to expose the student to problems that may be expected on the job. The student learns to program computers in languages in demand in the workplace. Further, the student is introduced to the current software packages for word processing and database management. The student is also prepared to meet the technical needs of a business office through Microsoft, Cisco, and networking courses that introduce the student to LAN administration.

A major in Information Technology offers students the option to specialize in either computer software engineering or computer network engineering. The software engineering concentration provides more depth in business applications, web development, and database design. Upon completion of this concentration, students are qualified to apply for positions in computer software support, programming, web development, or a wide range of other entry-level positions or to continue in the Software Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree program .

The network engineering concentration provides a focus in network administration and infrastructure. Upon completion of this concentration, students are qualified to apply for positions such as Cisco support technician, operator, Microsoft and network LAN administrator or a variety of other entry-level positions and to continue in the Network Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree program

Success in servicing computers requires a keen understanding of computer operating systems, the network infrastructure that connects computers, as well as the intranet and extranet networks they form. As a result, the Network Engineering curriculum has been designed concentric to those factors. The curriculum provides training in Microsoft Windows networks and Cisco networking – the mainstay of the industry. The program is completed with the appropriate theory of personal computer configuration, maintenance, and repair techniques required to succeed in a dynamically changing workplace. Computer lab projects have been developed to simulate actual workplace scenarios and to provide hands-on troubleshooting experience. Such peripheral devices as laser printers, multimedia kits, fax modems, routers, and scanners highlight laboratory projects.

Students can earn their Associate Degree in Information Technology in as little as 18 months, days or evenings - an advantage over other computer schools. Graduates with a network engineering concentration will be eligible to take such internationally recognized certification exams as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and the A+ Service Technician Certificate.

Graduates of this program are qualified to seek entry-level positions as personal computer technicians, personal computer field service technicians, computer support representatives, and help desk technicians.

“Being a software firm, we look for employees with specific skill sets and a good attitude. From our experience, New England Tech students have that combination. As a software firm we need technically inclined people and New England Tech is a great place to go for that type of education.”

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