Computer Information Management

Interested in Computers? (PDF Format)
Are you interested in taking computer classes, but don’t know where to begin or which course to take?  For example, are you new to computers?  Do you wish to learn how to create reports and business letters?  Do you wish to learn how to design a website?  Do you wish to learn a specific software application, such as Flash?  Do you wish to enter the networking field?  The Interested in Computers? document will help to answer your questions regarding the CIM courses offered at IVC.

The Curriculum

The Computer Information Management (CIM) Department in the School of Business Sciences conducts a program designed to offer training in hardware and software applications used in a variety of environments and enterprises. The program encompasses a broad area of study, including computer operating systems, software applications, and networking and internetworking technologies. Courses are designed to prepare students at various levels of competence - from the novice to the expert—for immediate employment, professional careers, and/or transfer. The program combines classroom lecture/demonstration and individual hands-on training in a laboratory setting. Faculty members work closely with local businesses and industries to ensure relevant and state-of-the-art training. major requirement.

The Associate Degree/Occupational Certificate Major

Associate in Science Degrees and Occupational Certificates are offered in the following emphases:

• Administrative Assistant/Word Processing
• Desktop Publishing
• Digital Media
• Local Area Networks: Cisco Emphasis (CCNA)
• Local Area Networks: Microsoft Emphasis (MCSE)
• Microcomputer Applications
• Web Authoring

Certificates of Competency

Certificates of Competency are offered in the following areas:

• Digital Graphics Applications
• Digital Publishing
• Spreadsheet
• Web Page Authoring