About the Program
Prepare for an in-demand career in software engineering, database administration, and systems management in UMFK’s Computer Systems Administration program. You will develop competencies with programming, user support, and computer hardware to establish yourself as a qualified systems administrator. You will then apply effective techniques and leverage current technologies to resolve complex computing problems. Some core courses lead to professional industry certification.
Program Requirements
- COS 103: Introduction to Information Technology
- COS 111: Introduction to Computer Science
- COS 205: Command Line Interfaces
- COS 206: Introduction to Information Security
- COS 211: Computer Hardware
- COS 221: Advanced Excel
- COS 234: Computer Operating Systems
- COS 235: SQL
- COS 260: Introduction to Programming
- COS 311: Foundations of Programming II
- COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design
- COS 338: Introduction to Networking
- COS 342: Cyber-Computer Ethics & Social Responsibilities
- COS 346: Databases
- COS 360: Computer Organization/Assembly Language
- COS 415: Computer User Support
- COS 450: Cloud Computing
- COS 397: Computer Internship
Career Outlook and Earning Potential
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook
Job Code | Job Title |
---|---|
11-3021.00 | Computer and Information Systems Managers |
15-1131.00 | Computer Programmers |
15-1132.00 | Software Developers, Applications |
15-1151.00 | Computer User Support Specialists |
1 mile
Distance from the Canadian border
COS 211: Computer Hardware (RLE)
Designated Research Learning Experience (RLE) Course
7%
growth in this industry over the past year
Computer Administration Spotlights
Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.