IT-Programmer Analyst

Program Number: 10-152-1

About the Program

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

This two-year program meets the specific skills and knowledge requirements of technical and professional within the IT field for an entry-level web programmer/analyst working in a small to medium size organization. Training blends general education development with required IT technical skills. Additional education and job experience lead to work in website design and management.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN

Students learn required core IT technical skills in areas such as SQL, XML, XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, object-oriented systems design, and server configuration/implementation. Students will be able to choose a programming language emphasis alternative in VB.NET or PHP

Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.

ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

You must meet Admissions Requirements (see below). To apply for the program, follow the admission procedures, including submitting the completed application, application/processing fees, and transcripts.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED)
    • HSED/GED scores must have a total of 230 (2300) with each area at least a score of 40 (400)
  • GPA of 2.0
    • Minimum of 1.50 GPA on a probationary status
    • College GPA is also considered
    • If high school GPA is lower than 2.00, but college (miminum of 12 credits) is higher, student is eligible for admittance
    • If person has been denied, for either the high school or college GPA being lower than 1.50, establishing a "new" GPA with 12 credits of 2.00 or higher will allow admittance in a subsequent semester
  • Recommended minimum working computer knowledge of Windows

Test Scores

Test scores are not required for admission into this program.

Definitions and Guidelines

We only transfer in equivalent college work if the grade is a C or better. (We do not transfer in C- graded course work).

Advanced Standing cannot exceed 50% of the required credits for the program.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

The Programmer/Analyst will often have a combination of roles. They will perform many of the tasks of a web analyst/programmer, but often have to perform many technical support duties as well since they work in a smaller size shop. Technical duties may include installing, maintaining, managing and enhancing computer network. They will also write programs creating a logical series of instructions the computer can follow, applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic; code instructions into programming languages and test and debug programs to get intended results; analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams; convert detailed logical flow charts to language that computers can process; revise or direct revision of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements; consult with managerial and engineering and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.

CAREER POTENTIAL

  • Internet Developer
  • IS Engineer
  • Website Support
  • Web Services
  • Programmer/Analyst
    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
  • Web Architect
  • Project Manager
  • Systems Analyst
  • Systems Programmer
  • Database Administrator
  • Web Designer
  • IS Department Manager
  • Business Analyst

SOME EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE HIRED MATC IT GRADS

  • Acumium, LLC
  • Hiebing Group
  • Madison Gas & Electric
  • X-ES, Inc

 

 





Last Modified: September 17, 2009