Program information is available from the School of Business & Information Technology Office at (505) 224-3811 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.
Computer Information Systems encompasses a broad field of computer-based area of studies. Information technology offers some of the highest paying and most challenging jobs in today’s market. Our students gain a solid foundation in current technology as well as general education courses. Here is a brief summary of some of our concentrations: Computer Programming emphasizes designing and building computer programs using C++, Java and .NET VB and/or C#. Students learn object-oriented design, Graphic User Interface construction and web applications and web services. Database Technology prepares students to be Database Programmers or Analysts. Database design, implementation, and maintenance is incorporated with the Oracle Academy online courses. Students will also have the opportunity to gain Oracle certification. Network Administration emphasizes networking from small to big enterprises using the CISCO Academy. Systems Administration focuses on design, implementation, management and troubleshooting computer systems in a business environment.
The required courses in the program cover all the objectives needed to pass the MCITP Server and/or Enterprise Administrator exams. Other concentrations include Digital Media, Software Systems and Applications, and Web Technology.
Transfer and articulation agreement information is available at cnm.edu/transferout.
Note: The associate of applied science degree transfers at least 30 technical credits and applicable arts and sciences credits to the University of New Mexico College of Education toward the Technology and Training program. Contact (505) 224-3811 for more information.
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Computer Programming Concentration
In the Computer Programming program, we emphasize designing and building software using three different computer programming languages. Our goal is two-fold 1) to provide our students with a solid foundation in computer programming and general education courses and 2) to train our students in the current computer programming techniques according to industry standards.
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