Business and Information Technology

Business and Information Technology

 

Information Technology



DELIVERY
Day or Evening

START
Fall or Spring Semester

CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus

OVERVIEW
Are you looking for training that leads to job opportunities as an information technology professional in network administration, database management, desktop support, Internet development, and software development?

Then start at HTC and develop the skills that will help you succeed in this rapidly changing industry!

With knowledgeable instructors and the most up-to-date training, HTC will prepare you to make the most of career opportunities. If you are currently an IT professional, HTC also offers advanced courses to help you advance your career.


LABS AND CLASSROOMS
We offer hands-on curriculum designed to address what is happening now in the business world.  While it is helpful for students to have their own computer at home to complete coursework, it is not necessary.  Students have access to over 20 computer labs in the information technology department alone with additional student computer labs, learning resource centers, and media centers at each campus.

Several rooms are set up to supply specialized training with Cisco networking, server networking, and for A+ Hardware/Support curriculum.

SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Many courses require a textbook, which is the only mandatory supply item in the Information Technology Department. 

Currently-enrolled students will have access to free Microsoft software as part of an MSDNAA agreement, which includes the latest desktop and server operating platforms as well as web-based access to Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

Many students find the use of a portable USB storage device helpful to store files that are being worked on both at home and school.  Currently-enrolled students do have the use of up to 25GB of online storage for that purpose as well.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students who do not complete the admissions process prior to enrolling in courses will be required to do so after registering for their fourth credit.  Assessment is required for students who declare a major or after registering for four cumulative credits. Please see your counselor for assessment exemptions.

In general, the Information Technology program is designed to accept students at any level of computer familiarity.  Initial placement testing will help best identify what courses students coming into the program should start with.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Information Technology is a very diverse field.  Depending on the degree track, students completing one of our programs can be employed in the following areas:
 
  •      Computer Systems Analysts
  •      Computer Support Specialists
  •      Network Systems Analysts
  •      Data Communications Analysts
  •      Computer Programmers
  •      Help Desk Technician
  •      Web Programmers
  •      Computer Software Engineers
  •      Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  •      Other Information Technology related job titles are used as well. 

JOB OUTLOOK
According to iSeek Minnesota data for the years 2009 projected into 2019, three of the top ten high-paying careers with the most openings in Minnesota are in the Information Technology area, with over 1250 jobs being created annually.  Salaries range from $22 to over $40 per hour.

The most recent data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Job Vacancy Survey (2nd quarter of 2010) shows that for the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Computer Specialists (SOC Code 151000) had 1395 job openings with a median wage offering of $26.44 per hour.

 

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Gainful Employment Information

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

SALARY

INSTRUCTORS
 


Joan Bernard
952-995-1608
joan.bernard@hennepintech.edu
Contact Joan if you have questions about these courses:
Network Essentials (CCIS1105)
A+ Hardware/Software (CCIS2601)
CCNA (CCIS1421, CCIS1431)

 



Ryan Brovold
763-488-2513
ryan.brovold@hennepintech.edu
Contact Ryan if you have questions about these courses:
Linux Administration (CCIS1105, CCIS1121, CCIS2122)

 

 



Steven Dupay
952-995-1598
steven.dupay@hennepintech.edu
Contact Steven if you have questions about these courses:
Fundamentals of Programming (CCIS1505)
Web Programming Overview (CCIS1515)
Visual Basic (CCIS2550, CCIS2560)
Active Server Pages (CCIS2645)
Client/Server Computing (CCIS2841)
IT Systems Management (CCIS2900)

 

 



Sharon Frankovich
763-488-2440
sharon.frankovich@hennepintech.edu
Contact Sharon if you have questions about these courses:
Information Systems (CCIS1000)
Project Management (CCIS2055)

 

 


Alan Kelsey
952-995-1601
alan.kelsey@hennepintech.edu
Visit Alan's Website http://www.tutorialsonline.info/
Contact Alan if you have questions about these courses:
XHTML (CCIS1301, CCIS1351)
XML (CCIS2610, CCIS2615)
JavaScriptTM (CCIS2591)
Java (CCIS2595, CCIS2651, CCIS2662)
AJAX (CCIS2625)

 



Jason Kopp
763-488-2658
jason.kopp@hennepintech.edu
Contact Jason if you have questions about these courses:
Network Essentials (CCIS1105)
Network Configuration (CCIS2222)
Windows Administration (CCIS1110, CCIS2150, CCIS2270)
CCNA (CCIS1421, CCIS1431)

 

 


Karen LaPlant
763-488-2471
karen.laplant@hennepintech.edu
Contact Karen if you have questions about these courses:
MS PowerPoint (CCIS1042)
MS Publisher (CCIS1310)
MS Expression Web (CCIS1330)
MS Office Integration/Outlook (CCIS2051)
MS Access (CCIS1032)
Windows 7 (CCIS1101)
MS Office 2010 (CCIS1080)

 


Michael Marks
952-995-1600
michael.marks@hennepintech.edu
Contact Mike if you have questions about these courses:
Windows Administration (CCIS1110, CCIS2150, CCIS2270)
Network Configuration (CCIS2222)
A+ Hardware/Software (CCIS2601)
Linux Administration (CCIS1121, CCIS2122, CCIS2161)

 



Jeffrey Owens
952-995-1599
jeffrey.owens@hennepintech.edu
Contact Jeff if you have questions about these courses:
Network Essentials (CCIS1105)
CCNA (CCIS1421, CCIS1431, CCIS1442, CCIS2421)

 

 



Diane Rovang
952-995-1567
diane.rovang@hennepintech.edu
Contact Diane if you have questions about these courses:
Computer Keyboarding (CPLT0900, CPLT1000, CPLT1005, CPLT1010)
Essential Computer Applications (CPLT1100)
MS Office 2010 (CCIS1080)
MS Word (CCIS1035)


ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
The Information Technology program has an advisory committee of professionals working in the fields of programming, database administration, IT support, and network administration.  The advisory committe reviews the coursework to ensure that the program is covering material needed to be marketable in your field of study.  This allows the faculty to continue to offer current materials and technical skill development in each area.


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