Program Curriculum:
Electronic Commerce Option/Certificate
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Students entering this program will need to have basic computer skills such as would be obtained through the CIS 100 course (Introduction to Computers) or equivalent.
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The Electronic Commerce option will provide students training in designing, deploying, and managing an Internet e-commerce site. Meeting the needs of commercial businesses, this option prepares individuals in the establishment of a small to medium retail business through the use of the Internet. Areas to be studied include business concepts, effective marketing plan, basic accounting principles, and the design of a functional and attractive e-commerce website.
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be prepared to enter the workforce with training in managing, designing, and deploying an e-commerce site.
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Program Description
Associate of Applied Science Degree
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The Information Technology Program is designed to prepare individuals for careers as webpage designers, webmasters, or website managers of a webbased business. The individuals will receive the skills necessary to problem solve and to communicate within the complex industry of Information Technology. Core courses include writing, communication, and math skills necessary in any industry to operate a small to medium web-based business. A capstone class in website implementation will encompass all facets of the program of study and will provide experience and a job portfolio.
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Certificate
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The Electronic Commerce Certificate is geared toward individuals already in the workforce who wish to receive specific training in running a webbased business. The courses within the Certificate program will assist employees to advance to positions dealing with the administration of a website that encompasses retailing over the Internet. At the completion of the training, the student will have obtained the necessary skills to design web pages, create graphics and multimedia for that site, and be familiar with marketing and business policies and procedures. This program is designed to allow students to continue toward the completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Curriculum
Associate of Applied Science Degree
(71-72 credit hours)
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Writing I and II* |
Communications Course* |
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Behavioral/Social Science Course* |
Heritage/Humanities Course* |
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College Algebra* |
Intro to Physics* (Plus a lab) |
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*General Education Course |
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Program Design and Development |
Microcomputer Applications |
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Software Maintenance |
Hardware Maintenance |
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Networking Core Technologies OR CISCO Internetworking I |
Introduction to Database Design |
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Introduction to HTML |
Beginning Level Programming Language |
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Introduction to Business |
Principles of Marketing |
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Financial Accounting I |
Introduction to Electronic Commerce |
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Web Graphics and Multimedia |
Advanced Web Page Design |
| Data-driven Web Design |
E-Commerce practicum – Site Implementation |
Certificate - (28 hours)
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Introduction to HTML
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Introduction to Business
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Principles of Marketing
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Financial Accounting I
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Introduction to Electronic Commerce
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Web Graphics and Multimedia
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Advanced Web Page Design
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Data-driven Web Design
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E-Commerce Practicum – Site Implementation
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