Why ITCNS/ITSAP/BSISS @ Why ITCNS/ITSAP/BSISS @ ITT Norwood?ITT Norwood?

Marwan Sleiman, PHDMarwan Sleiman, PHDChair, School of Information TechnologyChair, School of Information Technology

    ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute    333 Providence Highway, Route 1333 Providence Highway, Route 1

    Norwood, MA 02062 Norwood, MA 02062

May 2010May 2010

OutlineOutline

• Programs offeredPrograms offered

• Brief Description of ProgramsBrief Description of Programs

• Bonus CertificationsBonus Certifications

• Other BonusesOther Bonuses

• Academic QualityAcademic Quality

• Career Opportunities for our Graduates Career Opportunities for our Graduates

• Job Market GrowthJob Market Growth

• ConclusionConclusion

What it means to you?What it means to you?

Start with a DreamStart with a Dream

Finish with a FutureFinish with a Future

What it means to you?What it means to you?

•Information Week Magazine (2008):Information Week Magazine (2008):– "The market for IT professionals is strong "The market for IT professionals is strong

and is still the fastest-growing sector in and is still the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy, with more than a the U.S. economy, with more than a million new jobs projected to be added million new jobs projected to be added between 2004 and 2014." between 2004 and 2014."

– "Five of 30 occupations projected by U.S. "Five of 30 occupations projected by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow fastest Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow fastest by 2016 are IT-related, led by Network by 2016 are IT-related, led by Network Analysts & Software Engineers"Analysts & Software Engineers"

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Its been noted…Its been noted…

““But at the end of the day, we can But at the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world – and none best schools in the world – and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; …; and put in the those teachers; …; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed. ”hard work it takes to succeed. ”

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•Question: Question: – Why go to Tech School ?? Why go to Tech School ??

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What it means to you?What it means to you?

•Why go to a Tech School??Why go to a Tech School??– In simplest termsIn simplest terms

•To make lots of Money To make lots of Money

•Being LazyBeing Lazy

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ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute

• Variety of Learning MethodsVariety of Learning Methods– Class InstructionClass Instruction

– Class DiscussionsClass Discussions

– Movies / VideosMovies / Videos

– Papers / ProjectsPapers / Projects

– Hands-On Computer LabsHands-On Computer Labs

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ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute

• Highly Educated, Highly Highly Educated, Highly Experienced staffExperienced staff– Full Time ProfessorsFull Time Professors

– Part Time / Adjunct ProfessorsPart Time / Adjunct Professors•Real World ExperienceReal World Experience

• Instructors help you apply Theory to Real Instructors help you apply Theory to Real WorldWorld

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ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute

• Small Class SizeSmall Class Size– Average class size is 18Average class size is 18

• Individual Attention from Individual Attention from ProfessorsProfessors

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ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute

• Many Non-Traditional StudentsMany Non-Traditional Students

• Assume most students work Assume most students work during dayduring day– Most classes in Evening (After Work) Most classes in Evening (After Work)

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What Makes ITT UniqueWhat Makes ITT Unique

• Saturday ProgramSaturday Program• More Technology DrivenMore Technology Driven

– 1 PC per Person1 PC per Person

• Advisory Committee Advisory Committee – Curricula / JobsCurricula / Jobs

• Personal Attention – Caring FacultyPersonal Attention – Caring Faculty– Tutors, including Saturdays Tutors, including Saturdays – Ease of contactEase of contact

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School of Information TechnologySchool of Information Technology

• Programs in School of Programs in School of Information Technology:Information Technology:– Computer Network Systems (CNS)Computer Network Systems (CNS)

– Software Applications Software Applications Programming (SAP)Programming (SAP)

• Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science

• Bachelor Degree Bachelor Degree

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Goethe…Goethe…

Treat people as if they were what they Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of become what they are capable of

being.being.

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Programs OfferedPrograms Offered

• Associate degree in Computer Associate degree in Computer Network Systems: ITCNS (2 years)Network Systems: ITCNS (2 years)

• Associate degree in Software Associate degree in Software Application Programming: ITSAP (2 Application Programming: ITSAP (2 years)years)

• Bachelor Degree in Information Bachelor Degree in Information System Security: BSISS (2years after System Security: BSISS (2years after the AS)the AS)

AS-ITCNS: #1 ProgramAS-ITCNS: #1 Program

• Microsoft OS (XP, 2003 Server)Microsoft OS (XP, 2003 Server)• Red Hat Linux (Fedora Core 10)Red Hat Linux (Fedora Core 10)• LAN Design and ArchitectureLAN Design and Architecture• ProgrammingProgramming• SQL Server and DatabaseSQL Server and Database• Cisco 2500/2800 routers and Catalyst switchesCisco 2500/2800 routers and Catalyst switches• WAN and TelecommunicationWAN and Telecommunication• CablingCabling• Email serversEmail servers• Basic SecurityBasic Security• Project Design and ManagementProject Design and Management

Bonus CertificationsBonus Certifications

• ITCNS: CertificationsITCNS: Certifications– Comptia A+ and Network +Comptia A+ and Network +– Microsoft MCP and MCSAMicrosoft MCP and MCSA– Cisco CCNACisco CCNA– Red Hat RHCP or Comptia Linux +Red Hat RHCP or Comptia Linux +

• Save $$$ !Save $$$ !

COMPTIA: Computing COMPTIA: Computing Technology AssociationTechnology Association

• A+ (TB143, …)A+ (TB143, …)

• Network + (IT220)Network + (IT220)

• Security + (IT260)Security + (IT260)

• Comptia Linux + (IT250 & IT302)Comptia Linux + (IT250 & IT302)

MCSA: Microsoft Certified MCSA: Microsoft Certified System AdminSystem Admin

• IT109, IT221, IT222 and IT260 use IT109, IT221, IT222 and IT260 use the same Microsoft MCSE Books:the same Microsoft MCSE Books:– Microsoft Exam 70-270 (IT109)Microsoft Exam 70-270 (IT109)– Microsoft Exam 70-284 (IT260)Microsoft Exam 70-284 (IT260)– Microsoft Exam 70-290 (IT221)Microsoft Exam 70-290 (IT221)– Microsoft Exam 70-294 (IT222)Microsoft Exam 70-294 (IT222)

• Each course will cost up to $2500 Each course will cost up to $2500 elsewhere, here pay only elsewhere, here pay only $1900/Course$1900/Course

CCNA: Cisco Certified Network CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate ExamAssociate Exam

• IT220, IT320 and 321 use the same IT220, IT320 and 321 use the same books as CISCO CCNAbooks as CISCO CCNA

Why choose CSN?Why choose CSN?

• If you are:If you are:– Problem SolverProblem Solver– TroubleshooterTroubleshooter– Like to work with your HandsLike to work with your Hands– Like to tear things apart to see how they Like to tear things apart to see how they

workwork

• Then you might like to pursue Degree in Then you might like to pursue Degree in Computer Network Systems (CNS)Computer Network Systems (CNS)

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BS-ISS: #2 ProgramBS-ISS: #2 Program

• Security ArchitectureSecurity Architecture

• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

• Security Techniques (Firewalls, Security Techniques (Firewalls, Proxies, SPAM Email Filters, …)Proxies, SPAM Email Filters, …)

• Hacking TechniquesHacking Techniques

• Computer ForensicsComputer Forensics

Employment Opportunities for Employment Opportunities for our Graduatesour Graduates

ITCNSITCNS• System analystSystem analyst• System administratorSystem administrator• Network AdministratorNetwork Administrator• Technical supportTechnical support• PC technicianPC technician• Help deskHelp desk

BSISSBSISS• ……all the aboveall the above• Security architectSecurity architect• Security analystSecurity analyst• Network auditorNetwork auditor• HackerHacker

AS-ITSAP: #3 ProgramAS-ITSAP: #3 ProgramSoftware Applications ProgrammingSoftware Applications Programming

• Developing and modifying software Developing and modifying software applications. applications.

• Additional topics:Additional topics:– Programming languages & algorithmsProgramming languages & algorithms

– Database developmentDatabase development

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AS-ITSAP Courses:AS-ITSAP Courses:

• Operating Systems: MS DOS, Windows and MAC Operating Systems: MS DOS, Windows and MAC OSXOSX

• Red Hat Linux (Fedora Core 12)Red Hat Linux (Fedora Core 12)• Programming Languages: (Python, Raptor, Java, Programming Languages: (Python, Raptor, Java,

Visual Basic . Net, C++)Visual Basic . Net, C++)• SQL Server and DatabaseSQL Server and Database• GUI (Graphical User interface)GUI (Graphical User interface)

SAP RequirementsSAP Requirements

• If you are:If you are:– Problem SolverProblem Solver– Love Number Problems Love Number Problems

•Word ProblemsWord Problems

– Good CommunicatorGood Communicator

• Then you might like to pursue Degree Then you might like to pursue Degree in Software Development Technologyin Software Development Technology

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Jobs / Career OpportunitiesJobs / Career Opportunities

• Graduates in Graduates in Software Development Software Development TechnologyTechnology often earn jobs such as: often earn jobs such as: – Software Programmer Software Programmer – Software DeveloperSoftware Developer– Web Programmer / Developer Web Programmer / Developer – Programmer / AnalystProgrammer / Analyst– Database Administrator Database Administrator – Software EngineerSoftware Engineer– Software Testing EngineerSoftware Testing Engineer

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Other BonusesOther Bonuses

• Free softwareFree software• Free TutoringFree Tutoring• Free BooksFree Books• Library: Online Library (24/7) + Library: Online Library (24/7) +

“Ask Librarian” service + Umass “Ask Librarian” service + Umass Boston and Lowell reciprocal usageBoston and Lowell reciprocal usage

• Car pool serviceCar pool service• Job PlacementJob Placement

Academic QualityAcademic Quality

Our Instructors:Our Instructors:

• Are Graduates from the nation’s top Are Graduates from the nation’s top universities in the field such as WPI and BUuniversities in the field such as WPI and BU

• Are leaders in the industryAre leaders in the industry• Have professional certifications such as Have professional certifications such as

CCNA and MCSECCNA and MCSE

++ We are ASCIS accredited ++++ We are ASCIS accredited ++

Jobs earned by our Jobs earned by our Graduates:Graduates:• Field TechnicianField Technician• Logistics Mgr/System ConfigurationLogistics Mgr/System Configuration• CIA/Geek SquadCIA/Geek Squad• ProgrammerProgrammer• IT Support SpecialistIT Support Specialist• Sales-PC TechSales-PC Tech• Help DeskHelp Desk• Technology AssistantTechnology Assistant• Call Center Support Rep.Call Center Support Rep.• Corporate Account ManagerCorporate Account Manager• Desktop Support SpecialistDesktop Support Specialist• Technical Support EngineerTechnical Support Engineer• Computer TechComputer Tech• Fiber Optic TechnicianFiber Optic Technician• Output Optimization CoordinatorOutput Optimization Coordinator• Account Manager/Sales EngineerAccount Manager/Sales Engineer• Computer TechnicianComputer Technician• Data Center TechData Center Tech• Technical Support SpecialistTechnical Support Specialist• Level 1 Tech. Support ProfessionalLevel 1 Tech. Support Professional• PC TechnicianPC Technician• MIS/IS SupportMIS/IS Support• Field TechnicianField Technician• Manager of User ServicesManager of User Services• Field Information Technology SpecialistField Information Technology Specialist• Service RepresentativeService Representative• AnalystAnalyst• IT Field OperatorIT Field Operator• ProgrammerProgrammer

Job Market GrowthJob Market GrowthIn-Demand Occupations in MAIn-Demand Occupations in MAhttp://www.acinet.org/acinet/acinet_emerging_start.asp?stfips=25

## Top Top OccupationOccupation

Projected Projected Need for Need for Employees Employees until 2016until 2016

Projected Projected GrowthGrowth

Average Average Annual Job Annual Job OpeningsOpenings

Typical Typical Education Education or Training or Training

In a High In a High Growth Growth Industry? Industry?

11 RNRN 16,110 16,110 18-26%18-26% 29102910 ASAS Health CareHealth Care

44 SAPSAP 87708770 > 27%> 27% 12201220 BSBS ITIT

1717 Network Network Systems and Systems and Data Data CommunicatiCommunications Analystsons Analysts

40704070 > 27%> 27% 590590 BSBS ITIT

1919 System System AnalystAnalyst

37803780 18-26%18-26% 770770 BSBS ITIT

Just Do IT : ITCNS, ITSAP and BSISS at Norwood

School of Information School of Information Technology:Technology:

Where education and careers go hand in handWhere education and careers go hand in hand

Questions ?Questions ?

msleiman@itt-tech.edu

URL:URL:

http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~marwan/Talks/