Southwest Florida College's Computer Programming and Database Management
degree program provides the foundation for positions in Information Technology such as computer
support specialist, junior database analyst and administrator, programmer analyst, or systems analyst.
In preparation for these positions, students will obtain the skills needed in both computer and network
technology. Courses will cover the most current programming languages and database management
tools available.
An integrated course curriculum in this program gives the student the ability to work in many different
Information Technology areas within a business environment. Students will work independently and in
teams to learn the most current Project Management techniques.
Coursework includes an introduction to Visual Basic, Visual C# and Programming Lifecycle
Management, as well as database management courses in ACCESS 2010, SQL and SQL Server. This
program provides students with a well rounded approach to Information Technology by including A+
Essentials and Practical, Network Preparation, Desktop Support, Network
Operating Systems and an introduction to Project Management.
Southwest Florida College is listening to employers! We have an advisory board for each one of our programs that is comprised of representatives from local leading businesses. We meet with our advisory boards on a regular basis to find out what employers expect from our graduates. Below is a list of organizations that make up the Information Technology program's advisory board.
Upton Technology Group
3D Inspection Systems
Acarte Technology Services
Compu-Doctor
Entech Computer Services
Genesis Global Technologies
PC Support Group
Progress Technologies
Upton Technology Group
Alorica, Inc.
Progress Energy
I. T. By The Sea, LLC
Rent a Genius
Sony Electronics Inc.
Acarte Technology Services
CallMiner, Inc.
Compu-Doctor
Computer Specialists of America
Cove Systems, Inc.
Huber and Associates
SWFRTG
SWFC
Oncology Centers
Interop Technologies
Document Technologies Office Solutions
Dunbar High School
City Matress
Impact Business Group
Harvey Software
T3 Communications
Scott Computers
Echo Farms
Microware
The Client Server
Geeks-r-Us
Business Technology Insight, LLc
PRR Computers
CompUSA
TLC Engineering
KDC Electric
Care Electrical
Arthrex
Lee County Schools
IT Consultant
The LSH Group
