Program Overview
The Computer Applications degree program prepares students for careers in Information Technology (IT). Through a comprehensive curriculum encompassing business, technical writing, software applications, database applications, networking applications, operating systems, and fundamentals of computer hardware, students develop the technical skills necessary for entry-level employment in the IT and computer applications field.
Program Highlights
- Gain knowledge in business practices, technical writing, operating systems, Database
technologies, and various programming languages.
- Engage in practical experiences that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
- An opportunity to use electives to acquire valuable work experience through internships, enhancing employability upon
graduation.
- Learn from industry professionals dedicated to student success.
- Benefit from course schedules designed to accommodate diverse student needs.
Program Details
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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Courses typically cover fundamental business concepts and practices, written communication skills, the role of IT in various industries, advanced features of Microsoft Office applications, and the essentials of applications technologies and online communication. Courses include:
- Data Management using Excel
- Programming Logic and Design with Python
- Database Programming with SQL
- Information Technology and Its Applications
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Computer Hardware
- Internet Networking and Security
- Introduction to Computer Networks
- Information Systems Disaster Recovery
For a full list of courses visit our Academic Catalog.
As part of this program, students will enhance their career development through participation in NSCC’s Cooperative Education/Internship.
Graduates of the Computer Applications program are well-equipped for entry-level positions in the IT sector, such as:
- IT Support Specialist
- Data Entry Analyst
- Software Developer
- Application Support Analyst
- Office Technology Specialist
- SQL Developer
While the Computer Applications program is designed primarily for immediate employment, graduates interested in further education have transfer opportunities to pursue a bachelor's degree in related fields. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.
Michael Alfaro
North Shore Career Center
Phyllis Smith
Project manager, IBM
Laurie LaBrie
Integrated Human Resources, Inc.
David Wood
Head of Cybersecurity Incident Response for Americas, Dell Technologies
Kimberly Rowe-Cummings
Assistant Director (ESP), Department of Transitional Assistance
Christopher Pinto
Lead Software UI Architect for the OneLink, TransPerferct
Greg Bunn
Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Huiwei Guan
Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Lynn Wermers
Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Abier Hassan
Chair and Professor, Computer & Information Systems, NSCC
Please note the data above reflects a degree in the listed program
Program Questions
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978-762-4048
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.