Careers in Information Support and Services involve IT deployment, including implementing computer systems and software, providing technical assistance and managing information systems. Successful IT deployment — implementation of computer systems and software, provision of technical assistance, creation of technical documentation and management of information systems — is critical to the success of most 21st century organizations. People with expertise in Information Support and Services are in high demand for a variety of positions in organizations of all sizes and types, doing work such as integrating multiple databases at a global investment company, enabling employees to share information between the New York, Paris and Hong Kong offices and improving service to customers.
Careers in Network Systems involve network analysis, planning and implementation, including design, installation, maintenance and management of network systems. Successful establishment and maintenance of information technology infrastructure is critical to the success of almost every 21st century organization. People with expertise in Network Systems are in high demand for a variety of positions in organizations of all sizes and types, doing work such as creating and maintaining the infrastructure in medical facilities that enables multiple doctors to view the same patient’s X-rays in real-time to determine the diagnosis and the best treatment.
Careers in Programming and Software Development involve the design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems and software, requiring knowledge of computer operating systems, programming languages and software development. People with expertise in programming and software development work with cutting-edge technologies to develop tomorrow’s products for use by businesses and consumers. While many of the career opportunities in this area are in software companies, large organizations of other types—such as Financial Services and Business—also offer many opportunities. People with expertise in programming and software development are in high demand, doing work such as creating the software that launches and runs NASA space shuttles.
Become certified and enhance your marketable skills. The Cisco Internetworking certificate includes four courses that prepare you for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. The coursework provides classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology.
Strengthen the skills that are in demand today. This certificate provides students the general body of knowledge of IT security. Topics covered include the 10 domains of information security, fundamentals of networking, and network security.
Enhance your skill set and increase employment possibilities. Learn about security of the infrastructure and backbones of the internet. Topics covered include router setup and security, perimeter security, wireless security, information systems security and evaluations.
This nine-credit certificate provides preparation for CompTIA's Network+ and Security+ certifications, HDI's Support Center Analyst and Desktop Support Technician, as well as ITIL. Students acquire the skills necessary for Level 2 - Service Center support.
Stay current in this ever-changing field. This certificate is designed to educate students about IT auditing in general as well as security auditing and testing. Topics covered include pen-test, ethical hacking, security policy and procedures, and application security.
Start your information technology career through this certificate program that can be completed in one semester (15 weeks). An accelerated summer session (eight weeks) offers two courses required for the program.
Skill sets gained through this eight-credit certificate program will provide working knowledge to identify and resolve operating system, application and security issues; and to maintain and manage Windows 7 systems. Hands-on lab learning includes installations, deployments, configurations, maintenance and monitoring systems.
Enter the growing field of digital and computer forensics investigation. This program's comprehensive coursework includes material from basic networking, basic security, network security, information systems auditing, risk management, and security policy and procedures. In addition, several courses cover specialized areas of forensics such as mobile forensics and internet forensics. Students can work toward earning several industry certifications.
To prepare for this field's ever-changing technology, students learn and apply in-depth skills in web design, design tools and web development languages. Coursework includes social media marketing, and the designing and publishing of websites using multiple web-development languages.
Attain the knowledge and skills to help assist users with software, computers, servers, networks and mobile devices. Coursework in this two-semester program prepares students for industry certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), CompTIA Network+, MCITP 70-688, CompTIA Security+, HDI-SCA, HDI-DST, ITIL.
Gain the background needed for industry-sought certifications, including CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Security+, and Mobility+ Device Administrators (IOS, Android and Windows), Microsoft Certified Professional in Windows Desktop, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (MCITP), Apple OSX Certified Support Professional (ACSP), HDI-SCA, HDI-DST, and ITIL Foundation.
Through hands-on coursework, you will set up network operating systems and equipment such as servers, PCs, switches and routers, and work with emerging technologies.
Receive Apple support training, along with mobile device repair and administration, through this 12-credit program. The coursework prepares you for Apple ACSP, CompTIA's Mobility+ and HDI-SCA, HDI-DST, and ITIL Foundation industry-standard certifications.
Prepare for a variety of positions in today’s fast-growing social media arena. This program blends instruction in marketing and interactive media, and is an ideal choice for individuals who recognize the opportunities of a social media-connected world and are intrigued by technology.
Create a career in animation and gaming, plus attain skills that are transferable to other industries such as computer programming, multimedia development and film production. This cross-discipline program is designed to create a work-like environment while teaching planning, design, development and testing of computer simulation and gaming products. Students choose one of three emphases: Programming, Animation or Design.
This program prepares students for a variety of positions in ebusiness enterprises and blends the contents of two instructional departments: marketing and digital media. Students will complete a one-semester qualifying internship or personal portfolio for graduation.
Through hands-on coursework, learn to help end-users on the enterprise to administer, troubleshoot and deploy Windows and Mac OSX computers and servers, iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets. Prepare for industry-sought certifications including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Mobility+, HDI Support Center Analyst (HDI-SCA), HDI-Deskside Support Technician, ITIL Foundation, Apple OSX Certified Professional (ACSP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Exam 70-680), Microsoft Enterprise Technical Support (Exam 70-685), CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.
To prepare for a career in computer network and internet security, students learn to develop information security strategies, perform risk analyses, install security software, monitor network traffic and develop an emergency response plan. The program also provides background and hands-on experience in securing MS Windows, Unix/Linux, Cisco, networks, servers and clients, and the enterprise network.
Develop your skills in software development with an emphasis on creating mobile applications. You will learn essential programming skills while developing mobile applications for both IOS and Android platforms.
Through hands-on coursework, you will set up network operating systems and equipment such as servers, PCs, switches and routers, and work with emerging technologies. The program also prepares students for industry-sought certifications including the VMware Certified Professional-Datacenter Virtualization (VCP-DCV), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - Windows 7, MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, MCTS - Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.
The IT Programmer/Analyst program is designed to prepare you to enter the job market as a computer programmer/developer trainee or junior programmer. MATC’s program allows you to develop your skills in a hands-on, state-of-the-art computer system configuration. A required internship provides students with work experience.
Develop your skills in software development with an emphasis on creating responsive and adaptive websites. You will learn essential programming skills while developing websites that utilize client and server processing, connect to databases, and will run on multiple devices simultaneously.