NC State Business Division: Business Data Communications NC State Home Academics Business Division Business Division 137 Fallerius Technical Education Center | 419-755-4847 | tmiller@ncstatecollege.edu Program Director: Doug Kranch 419-755-4788 dkranch@ncstatecollege.edu What Can I Do With This Degree? Potential Job Titles Career Outlook - ISS Career Outlook Networking How to Apply Course Descriptions Ask an Advisor Faculty: Joe Badamy Lenny Eaken Carmen Morrison Jim Olive Business Data Communications graduates work with a variety of computer configurations. The Business Data Communications curriculum focuses on entry-level professional preparation and prepares students to work with the hardware and software needed to use personal computers, minicomputers, and networked computers. The curriculum also contains courses in accounting, math, network operating systems (Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows, UNIX), as well as a capstone project. Information Support Services (ISS) Option: Focuses on the skills required to perform in a “help-desk” environment. Individuals that graduate from this program will understand how to problem solve, present, and communicate solutions effectively to their endusers. Networking Option: Focuses on higher-level network operating systems and procedures. Networking Students will build a firm foundation in the areas of PC troubleshooting and networking. Individuals that graduate from this program will understand how to design, implement, and maintain a network infrastructure. ISS Option Curriculum (in PDF format) http://www.ncstatecollege.edu/academics/business/bizcdatacomm.htm (1 of 2)5/24/2005 1:16:44 PM Networking Option Curriculum (in PDF format) NC State Business Division: Business Data Communications Keyboarding/Windows Pre-Requisites 4-Year Degree Transfer Options Related Certificates: Microsoft Applications Certificate | Networking Certificate - Novell Networking Certificate - Microsoft | PC Repair Certificate Disclaimer | Computer and Network Use Policy Last Updated: April 04, 2005 | tmiller@ncstatecollege.edu http://www.ncstatecollege.edu/academics/business/bizcdatacomm.htm (2 of 2)5/24/2005 1:16:44 PM