Course Information
This program is designed to prepare people to establish
their own business or to work for a business in the
Personal Computer (PC) repair field. Thie program provides
training in the technical field of PC repair and
maintenance, sufficient for program completers to sit
for the CompTIA A+ Certification Examinations in hardware
and software. Related competencies are developed
in areas such as networking, operating systems,
accounting, small business management, and customer
service, which will enable graduates of the program to
work on their own or for others.
There is a growing need for trained specialists in this field.
According to the Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Occupational Handbook:
“Employment of computer support specialists is expected
to increase faster than the average for all
occupations through 2014, as organizations continue
to adopt increasingly sophisticated technology and integrate
it into their systems. Job growth will continue
to be driven by the ongoing expansion of the computer
system design and related services industry, which is
projected to remain one of the fastest-growing industries
in the U.S. economy.
Job growth among computer support specialists reflects
the rapid pace of improved technology. As computers
and software become more complex, support
specialists will be needed to provide technical assistance
to customers and other users. New mobile technologies,
such as wireless Internet, will continue to
create a demand for these workers to familiarize and
educate computer users. Consulting opportunities for
computer support specialists also should continue to
grow as businesses increasingly need help managing,
upgrading, and customizing ever more complex
computer systems.” |
| Computer Repair and Maintenance |
| Semester One |
Credits
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Semester Two |
Credits
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| Computer Configuration & Hardware (CTIM171) |
3
|
Software Management
& Maintenance (CTIM292) |
3
|
Survey of Accounting (ACCT103)
or Principles of Financial Accounting I (ACCT105) |
3 / 4
|
Help Desk Concepts (CTIM178) |
3
|
| Small Business Organization & Mgmt. (BUSN125) |
3
|
Operating Systems Concepts (CTIM221) |
3
|
| Introduction to Networking (CTIM331) |
3
|
Payroll Applications/QuickBooks (ACCT112) or Peachtree Accounting (ACCT303) |
3
|
| Computer and Information Security (CTIM180) |
3
|
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Admissions Requirements:
• Submit an application form to the Admissions Office.
• Submit official High School or GED transcript and official College transcripts.
• Complete Required College Placement Tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Contact the Student Assessment Office at 508-588-9100 extensions 1991 or 1992 |
| This program awards an In-House Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 9 courses and 27 credits. |
For more information about this program, please contact Peter Meggison at 508-588-9100 x1701
or via email at pmeggison@massasoit.mass.edu |
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