Information Technology
Become a technology expert
Information technology is a broad field that ranges from hands-on computer support, to managing a help desk, to software implementation and development. At MVC, you'll be prepared for an entry level job in your choice of IT systems, project management, support and sales. Plus, you can further training through the IT Technician Pathway to gain additional skills in cyber security and computer programming.
Programs of Study
Information Technology programs are part of MVC's IT Technician Pathway. These are stackable certificates that pair well with a Cybersecurity associate degree or a degree in Computer Programming.
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AAssociate Degree
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TTransfer Degree
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CCredit Certificate
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Limited Enrollment -
Online Options
The Information Technology Model Curriculum provides students with proficiency in computer system support, troubleshooting hardware and software, network configuration, infrastructure maintenance, and security assessment of business information systems.
Program Code
MCE958
Units
24 Units
This certificate is designed to introduce skills required to manage technical project life cycle while ensuring appropriate communication in teams and organization, managing resources and stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation. It provides foundational knowledge in IT project management frameworks that are useful to plan, design, and coordinate activities for IT projects.
- BUS 77A: Introduction to Project Management
- BUS 77B: Project Management CAPM and PMP
- CIS 1A: Introduction to Information Systems
- CIS 27: Information and Network Security
- CIS 48A: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- CIS 87A: IT Project Management
- CIS 87B: IT Project Management Framework
- CompTIA Project+
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Agile Leadership
- PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Cloud+
- Junior Project Manager
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Assistant Project Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Project Engineer
- Project Analyst
Program Code
MCE1010
Units
22 Units
The IT Technician Pathway IT Systems Specialist certificate provides students with proficiency in the areas of desktop support, hardware and software troubleshooting, network configuration, system maintenance and upgrades.
Program Code
MCE937
Units
15 Units
The IT Systems Support and Sales certificate provides students with proficiency in the areas of computer hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems configuration, practical networking and security, customer service, user support, business retail practices.
Program Code
MCE905
Units
15 Units
The Computer Maintenance and Security certificate provides students with proficiency in the areas of computer hardware and software troubleshooting, system configuration, practical networking and security for personal and business environment.
Program Code
MCC8006
Units
48 Hours
The Internet of Things (IoT): Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers certificate provides students with proficiency in the areas of microcontroller and embedded system configuration, programming, design, prototyping for consumer market.
Program Code
MCC8018
Units
48 Hours
Gain necessary skills to provide excellent customer service, administer technical projects and maximize team communication.
Gain insight into the information technology field so you're ready to find entry-level employment in a wide range of careers.
Leverage our stackable certificate programs that build upon one another, or pursue a Cybersecurity associate degree.
Why pursue studies in information technology?
What You'll Learn
- How to provide user and system support with technical problems.
- How to troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues.
- How to configure network appliances and maintain network infrastructure in organization environment.
- How to perform security assessment on business information systems to provide recommendations for future improvement.
Career Paths
- Informatics and Bioinformatics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems
- Cyber Security
- Game Development
- Information Systems & Technology
- Software Engineering
Make the most of studying IT
Featured Courses
- About this course: Introduction to the discipline of computer science incorporating problem definitions, algorithm development, and structured programming logic for business, scientific and mathematical applications. Thee C++ language will be used for programming problems.
- Units: 4 units
- Transfers to: California State Universities and Universities of California
- About this course: An introduction to the core concepts in data and information management. It is centered around the core skills of identifying organizational information requirements, modeling them using conceptual data modeling techniques, converting the conceptual data models into relational data models and verifying its structural characteristics with normalization techniques, and implementing and utilizing a relational database using an industrial-strength database management system. The course will also include coverage of basic database administration tasks and key concepts of data quality and data security.
- Units: 3 units
- Transfers to: California State Universities
- About this course: Introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of properly securing a network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. This course aligns with the CEH Certified Ethical Hacker certification exam.
- Units: 4 units
- Transfers to: California State Universities
IT Apprenticeships Available
This program has paid apprenticeship opportunities available to students pursuing employment in cybersecurity and information technology fields.