Associate's Degree - Computer Network Engineer

The fast paced business world depends on efficiency. Networking specialists connect business computers together to make efficient systems. You will be trained to repair computers, troubleshoot networks, analyze, design, and implement upgrades on popular network operating systems.

Computer Network Engineer
Associate's Degree Program
24 Months/94 Credits

Today's fast paced business world depends on efficiency. The Computer Network Engineer program is designed to provide students with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks.

Are You Ready to...

• Design, install, configure and maintain enterprise wide networks
• Develop skills in critical thinking, logic and communication
• Create local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
• Analyze test data and recommend hardware/software for purchase
• Identify areas needing upgraded equipment … modems, fiber optic cables, telephone wires
• Evaluate hardware and software efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Conduct surveys to determine user needs

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Bachelor's Degree - Management Information Systems

The objective of this degree program is designed to prepare students with the core management and information systems courses necessary to pursue entry level employment in technical management areas. The curriculum combines technical courses with management courses to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in information management. The curriculum is designed to include interesting and relevant topics such as computer forensics, information systems security, and international business management, to provide students with insight into the business and information systems world. Courses also provide students with an initial foundation in e-commerce, security and analysis.

Diploma - Computer Network Technician

This program takes a "hands-on" approach in teaching students how to become successful computer network technicians. Students will begin by learning basic computer fundamentals, as well as computer repair and maintenance. Courses then progress to more advanced studies, including administering, troubleshooting and supporting network systems. Students are also asked to apply their skills to installation, design and implementation in real world simulated environments. Graduates are trained to work in a wide variety of industries that range from small businesses to large corporations.

Computer Network Technician
Diploma Program
15 Months/61 Credits

Computer Network Technicians install, configure and troubleshoot local area and wide area networks. Their responsibilities encompass connecting the entire system of workstations, printers and modems to the Internet, email and other application servers via fiber optic and other types of cable. These technicians must keep their knowledge current with regard to the advances being made in convergence, bandwidth, speed of data transmission and operating systems.

Are You Ready to...

• Analyze test data and recommend hardware/software for purchase
• Identify areas needing upgraded equipment … modems, fiber optic cables, telephone wires
• Evaluate hardware and software efficiency, reliability and compatibility
• Use technical manuals to determine the equipment to meet established requirements
• Monitor system performance
• Conduct surveys to determine user needs
• Develop procedures for installation, use and problem solving

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Florida Career College Career Track

The Diploma program in Computer Network Technician can lead directly to the Associate's Degree program as a Computer Network Engineer. This can, in turn, lead to the FCC Bachelor's Degree programs in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration.

Diploma - Computer Repair Technician

This nine-month program includes the servicing of computer and peripheral equipment. Students practice techniques necessary for the assembling of computers, analyzing and repairing malfunctions, and they gain "hands-on" experience with modern equipment.

Computer Repair Technician
Diploma Program
9 Months/37 Credits

Students are taught the skills necessary to enter the field of computer repair and maintenance. A technician's responsibilities may also include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Students will use modern equipment and lab facilities to gain "hands-on" experience necessary for today's competitive job market.

Are You Ready to...

• Use diagnostic equipment to analyze and fix computer malfunctions
• Answer questions for people just learning how to use a computer
• Fixing network equipment for a large business
• Replace computer subsystems, such as hard drives or network cards
• Maintain and repair computers, scanners, printers, monitors, and other computer equipment
• Read technical manuals and explain complex procedures and systems to customers or co-workers

It Helps To Be...

• Someone who is comfortable with technical equipment
• A communicator and problem solver who loves to use clues to solve a good mystery
• Someone who understands the importance of a business's IT network in its day-to-day operation

Florida Career College Career Track

The Diploma program in Computer Repair Technician can lead directly to the Associate's Degree program as a Computer Network Engineer. This can, in turn, lead to the FCC Bachelor's Degree programs in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration.