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Microcomputers are an integral part of today's business environment. Metro’s computing programs provide you with a strong foundation in emerging jobs in the networking, helpdesk, database, Web design and computer programming fields.
This degree provides the student with the dual option of seeking entry-level programming positions and/or continuing his/her studies at a four-year institution. Currently, Bellevue University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) accept this degree. Areas of emphasis include programming languages C, C++, Visual BASIC,™ COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Languages) as well as database and operating systems.
Complete course information is available in the catalog.
Faculty Representative
Ed Bohlman (402) 457-2838, ebohlman@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- In Nebraska, the median wage for computer programmers is $52,229 per year.*
- Computer science professionals are in high demand in:
- industry
- business
- government
- education
- There are many local organizations hiring entry-level computer programmers, and as the rise of computer-related functions grow, so does the demand for qualified workers.
- Many employers will encourage the entry-level programmer to continue their education, and in some instances, help pay for the schooling.
- Computer programmers analyze and study data, prepare flowcharts, write detailed coded instructions for computers, test programs and write instruction manuals to the individuals who run these computer programs.*
- Metro’s computer science option includes higher levels of math (Calculus I and II) in order to prepare students to enter a bachelor’s program more readily.
*Statistics taken from the Nebraska Department of Labor (NCIS).
Is Computer Technology Transfer – Computer Science for You?
Do you
- Think and plan logically?
- Pay close attention to detail?
- Have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time?
- Enjoy working with numbers?
- Handle multiple tasks well?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
While many students may desire to buy their own computers, Metro furnishes all applicable software and equipment on-campus. This degree provides the student with the dual option of seeking entry-level programming positions and/or continuing his/her studies at a four-year institution, as well as provides an emphasis in business.
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Management information systems (MIS) professionals bridge the knowledge gap between business needs and technological capabilities. If you are technology-savvy, with a business acumen, then Computer Technology with an MIS concentration may be the field for you.
The Computer Technology program provides you a strong foundation in programming as well as the most current and established computer technologies. Topics covered range from computer networking essentials to programming on midrange and mainframe computers. This degree program emphasizes business courses.
This degree provides you the dual option of seeking entry-level programming positions and/or continuing your studies at a four-year institution. Currently, Bellevue University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha accept this degree. Areas of emphasis include Logic, C, C++ and Assembler. Choose from three special emphasis areas including, COBOL, Java or Visual Basic.
E-learning options make it easier to fit education into your busy schedule. This program also can be completed in 2-3 years on weekends through Metro’s Weekend College.
Graduates from this program often take advantage of employer tuition reimbursement programs to work toward a bachelor’s degree.
Currently, Bellevue University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) accept this degree. Areas of emphasis include programming languages C, C++, Visual BASIC™ and COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) as well as database and operating systems.
Complete course information is available in the catalog.
Faculty Representative
Ed Bohlman (402) 457-2838, ebohlman@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- In Nebraska, the median salary for computer programmers is $52,229 per year.*
- In Nebraska, the median salary for computer and information systems managers is
$73,403 per year.*
- Computer science professionals are in high demand in:
• industry
• business
• government
• education
- MIS is a field of study incorporating the study of business and computer science.
- Information systems professionals develop theories and methods to identify and analyze information problems, design and implement solutions and manage and maintain the resulting information systems.
- Many employers will encourage the entry-level programmer to continue their education, and in some instances, help pay for the schooling.
- The MIS student is more likely to become a manager of the people who run the computer systems.
- The MIS program provides education in cultural diversity to enable the student for increased contact with the public.
*Statistics taken from the Nebraska Department of Labor (NCIS).
Is Computer Technology Transfer – Management Information Systems for You?
Do you
- Have the ability to think and plan logically?
- Enjoy working with numbers?
- Have the ability to pay close attention to detail?
- Prefer accounting and business to math?
- Have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
While many students may desire to buy their own computers, Metro furnishes all applicable software and equipment on-campus.
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With its global reach and 24-hour availability, doing business via the Web is exciting and challenging. Electronic commerce is an evolving model of interaction, delivering customized information and enabling transactions over the Internet in real time.
E-Commerce involves many different technical skills, as well as business, project management, communication and creative design skills. Depending on your interests, there are several areas in which you may specialize:
Additional courses are required for the degree. Please check the catalog.
Faculty Representative
Ed Bohlman (402) 457-2838, ebohlman@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- Visit one of Metro’s Career Network Centers for information regarding salaries in this field.
- E-Commerce is expected to grow from 4 percent to 12 percent of the IT professional workforce in the next five years.**
- The E-Commerce degree is highly regarded by the business community for the range of skills involved.
- Graduates may transfer to Bellevue University and continue their education in Management Information Systems (MIS).
- E-Commerce is the wave of the future for management and MIS.*Applied Management Information (AIM) Institute, “Progress and Change in Information Technology,” 1999.
Is E-Commerce for you?
Do you have
- The ability to work as a team member?
- Attention to detail?
- A desire to succeed in the world of E-Commerce?
Do you
- Enjoy accounting, management, programming, database operations, web development and networking?
- Use all means of communication, especially electronic means?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
USB thumb drive or other media for storing information.
Want to know more about this program?
Visit the E-Commerce website!
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Do you like to take things apart and put them back together? If you enjoy handling and fixing technical equipment and are looking for a career that offers job stability and a good salary, maybe you should consider electronics technology. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, electronics engineering technicians are among the top 30 fastest growing jobs that require post-secondary education. In addition to the well-rounded general electronics courses, you will receive instruction in Cisco Networking Technology. Metro has the only Cisco Networking Academy within 50 miles. The academy’s courses are the same curriculum used for Cisco certification tests.
The Electronics program allows students to specialize in one of these two options:
Award Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Network Technician option provides you with the latest knowledge used by many businesses to build and maintain their network systems. Metro’s Cisco-certified instructors will teach you hands-on skills needed to build networks as well as the education needed to successfully complete one of two Cisco certifications (CCNA or CCNP). You can also take CCNA & CCNP certification preparation courses online. A lab with Cisco hardware is available at UNO Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for hands on experience. Certification testing can be completed at our Testing Center. Get more information at the Cisco Networking website.
This option provides the student with comprehensive knowledge of electronics that can be applied to many facets of the electronics field.
Each degree option has additional course requirements. Please check the for catalog for Cisco Network Technician and Computer Electronics options.
Faculty
Steve Hall (402) 537-3825, shall@mccneb.eduu
Darwin Pace (402) 738-4728, dpace@mccneb.edu
Bill Pulte (402) 738-4727, bpulte@mccneb.edu
Greg Smith (403) 738-4530, gsmith@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- In Nebraska, the median wage for industrial electronics repairers is $38,834 per year; for communication equipment mechanics it is $38,388 per year.*
- PC maintenance and LAN-WAN support technicians may expect to earn above $30,000. This rate varies by factors such as place of work, hours, education and personal ambition.
- Metro students who successfully complete the associate degree in Cisco Network Technician or the certificate in Cisco Networking are encouraged to take the Cisco certification exams (CCNA or CCNP). The Electronics program provides the information and skills needed to successfully pass these exams. Call one of the faculty members for more information.
- Students do not need a bachelor’s degree to find work in the electronics field; however, students are encouraged to work toward certifications and higher level degrees to continue to advance in this field.
- A student interested in computer repair would enroll in Metro classes and then sit for an A+ Certification, which is offered through Metro’s Testing Center.
- Due to the dozens of career opportunities associated with the electronics field, students should do further research to determine their area of particular interest. The Career Network Centers on MCC’s Fort Omaha, South Omaha and Elkhorn Valley campuses can assist with this research.
*Statistics taken from the Nebraska Department of Labor (NCIS).
Is Electronics Technology for You?
Do you have
- Good hand-eye coordination?
- Good computer skills?
- Good reasoning ability?
- Logical thinking skills?
- Good communication and people skills?
- Ability to lift 50 pounds?
- A desire to relocate if necessary?
- A desire for continued education?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
There are no extra costs, tools or equipment. However, the PC technician should own
his/her own hand tools and multi-meter.
Additional Career Preparation Alternatives
Want to know more about this program?
Visit the Cisco Networking website!
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GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Today’s businesses rely on computers - and on the people who can fix them when problems arise. This creates a high demand for specialists to resolve problems and provide routine administration, maintenance and support for computer systems and networks. Your affinity for technology and your desire to help people will help you start a new career as a support specialist. This program allows students to specialize in one of these three options:
Program Location
Fort Omaha Campus
South Omaha Campus
Refer to the catalog for complete degree requirements.
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Companies are currently using computer career paths which start with positions titled Help Desk Support for Software and/or Hardware, Support Personnel for Mainframe and Microcomputers, Microcomputer Technician and Software Support. The student completing this degree is provided with a strong technical foundation in microcomputer support and is prepared to successfully manage a software/hardware PC environment.
Areas of study include:
- PC Troubleshooting and Advanced PC Repair and Configuration
- Customer Service Skills
- Microsoft® Word
- Spreadsheets
- Database Fundamentals
- Software Applications Support
Faculty Representative
Jamie Bridgham, jbridgham@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- Microcomputer Support Specialists serve as “Help Desk” workers using a variety of computer expertise and customer service skills.
- Positions of Help Desk Support for Software and/or Hardware, Support Personnel for Mainframe and Microcomputers, Microcomputer Technician and Software Support closely correspond to what is learned in the Microcomputer Support Specialist Option.
Is the Microcomputer Support Specialist Option for You?
Do you have
- A knack for explaining technical jargon?
- Good customer service skills?
- Patience?
- Good technical reading skills?
- Basic math skills?
- Good attention to detail?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
There is a special SAMS™ key code software program that students will need to buy, which contains individual practice tests in Word, Excel and Access. The cost is estimated at $12-$15. See faculty for more details.
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This option prepares the student to successfully manage a local/wide area network (LAN and WAN). The student is provided with a strong technical foundation in networking technologies. Areas of study include:
- Network Electronics
- TCP/IP
- Novell® Netware
- Network Troubleshooting
- PC Troubleshooting
- PC Repair and Configuration
- MS Networking
Faculty Representative
James Johnson (402) 537-3826, jejohnson@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- For the most current information about networking salaries, contact one of Metro’s Career Network Centers, or the AIM Institute.
- Network technicians configure, install, test and resolve problems related to computer networks.
- Technicians may assist the system administrator with the setup and maintenance of the network using hardware or software.
- The computer industry needs graduates who have applied themselves in the classroom, have earned certification and have some experience in the work world.
• Students may pursue several certifications including:
• Certified Novell® Administrator
• Microsoft® Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft® Certified Professional
• Certified Novell® Engineer
- A Networking Technician graduate from Metro would be in a position to work with the changing technologies and could work towards a position in administration after some field experience.
Is the Network Technology Option for You?
Are you
- Able to read and follow directions?
- A methodical worker?
- Attentive to detail?
- Able to read diagrams and schematics?
- Good at math?
- Good at communicating?
- A logical thinker?
- Patient?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
None
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This degree prepares the student to successfully manage the World Wide Web environment. The student is provided with a strong technical foundation in the World Wide Web and any Internet related support. Areas of study include:
- HTML/XHTML
- Web Graphics and Multimedia
- Intro to XML
- Web Server Administration
- Style Sheets and Accessibility
- Internet Scripting and Data Bases
- Web Support Capstone
Faculty Representative
Laurie Olberding (402) 457-2766, lolberding@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- For information about web support specialist salaries, contact one of Metro’s Career Network Centers or the AIM institute.
- Web Support Specialists receive instruction from the administrator and do the actual work of editing and revising pre-existing web pages. They are not classified as webmasters.
- Web Support Specialists must be good communicators with an eye for design.
- Internships are not required in this program, but are strongly encouraged to gain experience before applying for jobs.
Is the Web Support Specialist Option for You?
Do you have
- A visual design sense?
- Technical reading skills?
- Good communication skills?
- Good attention to detail?
- Basic math skills?
- Ability to read and follow directions?
- Good logic skills?
- Patience?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
There are no extra costs or tools; however, most students buy their own software eventually.
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Transfer Agreements
Metro currently has Associate to Bachelor (A to B) transfer agreements with Bellevue University, UNO’s Department of Continuing Studies and Wayne State and Peru State Colleges to apply all of Metro’s Computer and Electronic Careers associate degrees towards a bachelor’s degree. There is also a specific A to B agreement with UNO’s College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T) to accept the Metro Computer Technology Transfer – Management Information Systems and Computer Science transfer degrees. Other institutions, such as College of Saint Mary, accept many of the courses in the Computer Technology Career areas, but the entire associate degree does not transfer. For details on the A to B agreements and the courses that transfer, visit Metro’s articulation website or contact a Metro adviser or counselor.
Registration
In person: Call or stop by a campus Student Services Center.
By phone: Call Central Registration at 457-5231 or 800/228-9553.
OnLine: http://www.mccneb.edu/register.asp
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Organizations need technically skilled people who can communicate effectively and work as a team with non-technical people to solve organizational problems by using technology. If you are a good communicator and problem-solver who thrives on technology, then computer programming may be the field for you.
As a computer programmer, you will write, test, and maintain programs that enable computers to perform their functions. Programmers also may revise and expand existing programs as needed.
Different programming languages are used depending on the purpose of the program. Some examples are COBOL, Visual Basic, Java, C++ and Assembler. Programmers generally know more than one programming language; and since many languages are similar, often they can learn new languages relatively easily. Programmers often are referred to by the language they know, such as Java programmers, or the type of function they perform or environment in which they work, such as database programmers, mainframe programmers or Internet programmers.
The sophistication and specialization of computer hardware, programming tools and languages have elevated the importance of the programmer’s organizational role.
Metro’s Computer Programming program provides you a strong foundation in programming as well as the most current and established computer technologies. Topics covered range from computer networking essentials to programming on midrange and mainframe computers. Students can specialize in one of these two options:
Some information technology classes are available through E-learning.
Program Location
Elkhorn Valley Campus
Fort Omaha Campus
South Omaha Campus
Each degree option has an additional set of specific course requirements. Please see the catalog for more information.
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Computer technology -
IBM iSeries Programming Option
This program option prepares you for success in the business data processing job market using the IBM iSeries™ computer system. Formerly known as the IBM AS/400 series™, the iSeries is a multi-user, midrange computer system with mainframe capabilities. It is most frequently used for business applications.
The IBM iSeries computer system is stressed and taught to a depth that gives the student proficiency in both operation and business programming techniques. The use of various languages, as well as the application of computer solutions to business problems, gives the student well-rounded programming capabilities. Areas of study include:
- IBM iSeries RGP Programming
- IBM iSeries Database Management
- IBM iSeries Control Language Programming
- IBM iSeries Control Language for Application Development
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to E-Commerce
Complete course information for this program is available in the catalog.
Program Location
Fort Omaha Campus
Each degree option has an additional set of specific course requirements. Please see the catalog for more information.
Faculty Representatives
Ted Tucker (402) 457-2622, ttucker@mccneb.edu
Ed Bohlman (402) 457-2838, ebohlman@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- In Nebraska, the median wage for computer programmers is $52,229 per year.*
- There are many local organizations and financial institutions that hire entry-level IBMiSeries computer programmers and operators.
- The Midland Midrange User’s Group (MMUG) is a non-profit IBM iSeries user’s group with the purpose of providing technical education, support and networking for its members.
- Metropolitan Community College is sponsored by OmniWorld for the IBM Partners in Education program.** Through this partnership, Metropolitan Community College has acquired a new 9406-270 eServer iSeries and a 9406-170 IBM iSeries System, and will continue to receive new state-of-the-art machines every two years. This program allows Metropolitan Community College to develop and enhance curriculum to meet current marketplace demands.
*Statistics taken from the Nebraska Department of Labor (NCIS).
**IBM has recently redesignated its Partners in Education program as the IBM iSeries Program.
Is IBM iSeries Programming for You?
Do you
- Have the ability to think logically?
- Have the ability to work alone and in a team environment?
- Pay close attention to detail?
- Have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time?
- Have the ability to read and follow instructions?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
None
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Computer Technology
Computer Programming Option
This option gives you a strong foundation in logical program design with programming experience on a range of actual applications from business and industry, including:
- COBOL
- Visual BASIC™
- Integrated Application Development
- Java™ Programming
- Database Management
- C++ Programming
- Database Fundamentals
Complete course information is available in the catalog.
Program Location
Elkhorn Valley Campus
Fort Omaha Campus
South Omaha Campus
Faculty Representatives
Ted Tucker (402) 457-2622, ttucker@mccneb.edu
Career Facts
- In Nebraska, the median wage for computer programmers is $52,229 per year.*
- Career advancement opportunities for entry-level programmers include:
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Programmer analyst
- Project manager
- Teacher
Is Computer Programming for You?
Do you have
- Good analytical and mathematical skills?
- The ability to pay attention to detail?
- The ability to solve problems?
- The ability to read and follow written directions?
- The ability to plan ahead and conceptualize?
- Good technical writing skills?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
Each student may purchase their own software, but due to the high cost of many of the programs used, this is not mandatory.
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A company relies on its data to process transactions, forecast earnings, analyze its customers and allow different departments to share information. Having capable database administrators and programmers can improve the bottom line. You can make a valuable contribution to an organization as a database programmer.
The Database Systems certificate of achievement curriculum is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in database systems, with an emphasis on the Oracle database management system. You will learn database developments, management, administration structured query language (SQL) basics and more to start your career as an entry-level database programmer.
Program Location
Fort Omaha Campus
Complete course information is available in the catalog.
Faculty Representative
Barb Wood (402) 457-2384, bwood@mccneb.edu
Career and Program Facts
- In Nebraska, the median salary for database administrators is $54,891 per year.*
- Most database administrators have a bachelor’s degree.*
- Database professionals are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through the year 2010.***
- The explosive growth in electronic commerce and the need to build and maintain databases that store critical information is fueling the demand for database professionals.**
- As technology becomes more sophisticated and complex, employers demand a higher level of skill and expertise.**
- Day and evening classes are offered.
- Covers content of Certified Oracle 9i Associate exams (Developer and Database Administrator paths).
- Students receive 40 percent discount vouchers for Oracle certification exams.
- Past students who have taken the certification exams have achieved Oracle Associate level and Professional level certifications.
*Statistics taken from the Nebraska Department of Labor (NCIS).
**US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Is a Career in Database Systems for you?
Do you
- Have the ability to think logically?
- Have the ability to work alone and/or in a team environment?
- Pay close attention to detail?
- Manage a number of tasks simultaneously?
- Possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills?
- Have good communication skills?
Extra Costs, Tools and Equipment
None
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