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Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14

  • Total Credit Hours

    84 Hours

The Information Technology program at Southeastern Michigan University prepares students for the rapidly evolving field of IT. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including network administration, cybersecurity, database management, and cloud computing. Students learn to harness technology to solve real-world problems and drive digital transformation. Whether you aspire to become an IT manager, network specialist, or cybersecurity expert, our program provides the knowledge and skills to thrive in this dynamic sector.

Technical Foundation And Programming Proficiency:

The College of Computer Science is designed to establish a strong technical foundation and proficiency in programming. Students start by building a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and gain hands-on experience in coding and software development. This technical base prepares students for a successful career in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Industry Connections And Tech Community Involvement:

Beyond the classroom, our Computer Sciences program places a significant emphasis on fostering industry connections and involvement in the tech community. Students have opportunities to participate in hackathons, tech conferences, and internships with leading tech companies. These experiences not only enhance their technical skills but also provide valuable insights into the tech industry.

Global Tech Innovation And Collaborations:

The College of Computer Science at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to fostering global tech innovation and promoting collaborative ventures. Our curriculum incorporates international perspectives in technology and encourages students to work on projects with global reach. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with tech professionals from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on computer sciences.

Introduction to E-Commerce

This course explains the fundamentals of analyzing, designing and building an E-Commerce website. The course is taught from the viewpoint of a web developer working with a small business client and covers such topics as proposals, contracts, site design, marketing, financial and billing, order processing, shipping and much more.

Introduction to Data Communication

This course is a thorough introduction to the concepts underlying networking technology, from physical carrier media to protocol. It includes historical material to show the logic behind the development of a given mechanism, and also includes comprehensive discussions of increasingly important material, such as B-ISDN and ATM.

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to Computing is designed to give you a better understanding of computing in order to give you a stronger foundation for later courses. The course is in two parts: (a) the underlying structure of a computer, and (b) operating systems and databases

Networking Basics

This course covers topics such as networking basics, network security, setting up TCP/IP and connecting to the Internet, and much more. It will greatly assist the Network administrators in knowing all the information that they need.

Introduction to Programming

This solid foundation in the basics of C++ programming will allow you to create efficient, elegant code ready for any production environment. This course will motivate you by demonstrating why you need to learn the concepts and skills presented.

Essentials of Computer Science

This course contains topics related to computer systems, architecture, Number Systems, Data Formats, The Little Man Computer, The Cpu And Memory, Computer Peripherals, Modern Computer Systems and Regular Languages And Regular Expressions.

Foundations of Information Technology

The goal of this course is to provide you with the foundations of information technologies and their use in knowledge-based organizations. It will also prepare you to understand and manage key technologies and the way they enable business initiatives that were inconceivable a few years ago.

Computer & Internet Search

The course lays emphasis on using the Internet as an educational tool including the use of web browsers, search engines and directories, email basics, acceptable use policies, equity, law and ethics, and evaluation and citation of Internet resources.

Information Systems

Information technology professionals will gain invaluable information from this course on how to connect concepts to key business areas. The course includes accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, and operations.

Introduction to Programming Language

This course provides you with practical examples of how the C programming language can be used with small, fast programs, similar to the programming used by large game developers such as Nintendo. If you want a one-stop-source for C programming, this course is it.

Introduction to Information Technology

The course lays emphasis on the way information technology is used and applied for problem solving; the new and emerging technologies as they are being implemented in real organizations; applications to personal and professional practice; and the challenges and opportunities of IT in international business situations.

Information Technology and Ethics

This course is unique in its balanced coverage of ethical theories used to analyze problems encountered by computer professionals in today’s environment. The course creates an awareness of current issues, and a familiarity with ethics.

Introduction to Operating Systems

Open-source operating systems, virtual machines, and clustered computing are among the leading fields of operating systems and networking that are rapidly changing. This course helps you master the fundamental concepts of operating systems while preparing yourself for today’s emerging developments.

Fundamentals of Database Systems

This easy-to-read course provides quick lessons on relational database terminology and normalization with very little effort. It thorough covers Oracle's SQL and PL/SQL and introduction to advanced SQL topics. This course emphasizes math models, design issues, relational algebra, and relational calculus.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

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Introduction to E-commerce

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Introduction to Data Communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction and overview.
    Network classification.
    Network architectures and standards.
    Introduction to protocols.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data coding.
    Data communication fundamentals.
    Data link control protocols.
    Transmission media.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Communication circuits.
    Local area networks -lans-.
    Lan systems.
    Lan installation and operation.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Wide area networks -wans-.
    Internetworking.
    The internet.
    Internet applications.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Network security.
    Network design and implementation.
    Network management and operation.

Introduction to Computing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying types of computers
    Identifying computer hardware components and their functions
    Evaluating, purchasing, and maintaining computer equipment
    Identifying software and hardware interaction and types of software
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying operating system functions
    Using windows
    Taking a tour of windows applications
    Creating and editing files
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Formatting text and performing common printing functions
    Using graphic tools
    Working with tables
    Using outline, track changes, and language tools
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Working with text and numbers in a spreadsheet
    Using formulas, functions, and charts
    Creating and delivering presentations
    Identifying network fundamentals
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Identifying the relationships between computer networks, telephone networks, and the internet
    Understanding e-mail
    Identifying how to use e-mail
    Identifying information sources on the internet
    Using a web browser and searching the internet
    Identifying how computers are used at work, school, and home
    Using computers and the internet safely, legally, ethically, and responsibly

Networking Basics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to computer networks.
    The physical layer -the media-.
    Computer fundamentals.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Interconnecting lans.
    Tcp/ip.
    Introduction to routers.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Routing protocols.
    Wide area networking.
    Configuring and managing the campus network.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Network security.
    Wireless networking.
    Optical networks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Voice over ip.
    The network server.
    Linux networking.

Introduction to programming

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting started with alice
    Program design and implementation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Programming: putting together the pieces
    Classes, objects, methods, and parameters
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Interaction: events and event handling
    Functions and if/else
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Repetition: definite and indefinite loops
    Repetition: recursion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Lists and list processing
    Variables and revisiting inheritance

Essentials of computer science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
    Data storage
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data manipulation
    Operating systems
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Networking and the internet
    Algorithms
    Programming languages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Software engineering
    Data abstractions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Database systems
    Artificial intelligence

Foundations of information technology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Information technology: principles, practices, and opportunities.
    Essentials of computing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Essentials of the internet and the worldwide web.
    The central processor and memory.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Storage and input/output devices.
    Personal and pc databases.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Enterprise databases and warehouses.
    Enterprise and personal communications networks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electronic commerce and electronic business.
    Launching application development projects.
    Creating enterprise applications.
    Creating web-enabled applications.
    Information systems in the enterprise.
    Issues in information technology.

Computer & internet search

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Lets get online already!
    The development of the internet
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Finding resources on the world wide web
    Email
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Doing business on the web
    An introduction to html
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to css, xhtml, and advanced web development concepts
    Html editors
    Graphics and multimedia on the world wide web
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mass communication tools
    Real-time communication
    Entertainment and education
    The internets impact on traditional media
    The internet and the law
    Keeping pace with innovations

Information Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a digital world
    Fueling globalization through information systems
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Valuing information systems investments
    Managing the information systems infrastructure
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Enabling commerce using the internet
    Securing information systems
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Enhancing business intelligence using information systems
    Building organizational partnerships using information systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing and acquiring information systems
    Information systems ethics and crime

Introduction to Programming Language

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to computers, programs,
    Primitive data types and operations
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection statements
    Loops
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Functions
    Arrays
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pointers and c-strings
    Recursion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Objects and classes
    More on objects and classes
    Inheritance and polymorphism
    File input and output
    Operator overloading
    Exception handling

Introduction to Information Technology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Information technology: principles, practices, and opportunities.
    Essentials of computing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Essentials of the internet and the worldwide web.
    The central processor and memory.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Storage and input/output devices.
    Personal and pc databases.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Enterprise databases and warehouses.
    Enterprise and personal communications networks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electronic commerce and electronic business.
    Launching application development projects.
    Creating enterprise applications.
    Creating web-enabled applications.
    Information systems in the enterprise.
    Issues in information technology.

Information Technology and Ethics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Catalysts for change
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to ethics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    - networking
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intellectual property
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - privacy
    Computer and network security
    Computer reliability
    Work and wealth
    Professional ethics

Introduction to Operating Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing operating systems
    Memory management: early systems
    Memory management: virtual memory
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Processor management
    Process management
    Concurrent processes
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Device management
    File management
    Network organization concepts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Management of network functions
    Security and ethics
    System management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ms-dos operating systems
    Windows operating systems

Fundamentals of Database Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Database concepts: a relational approach.
    Database design: data modeling and normalization.
    Oracle 9i: an overview.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Oracle tables: data definition language -ddl-.
    Working with tables: data manipulation and retrieval.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Working with tables: functions and grouping.
    Multiple tables: joins and set operators.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Subqueries: nested queries.
    Advanced features: objects, transactions, and data control.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pl/sql: a programming language.
    More on pl/sql: control structures and embedded sql.
    Cursors and exceptions.
    Pl/sql composite data types: records, tables, and varrays.
    Pl/sql named blocks: procedure, function, package, and trigger.
    Connecting to oracle database: jdbc, sqlj.
    Oracle 9i architecture and administration.
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