Computer Software Technology Associate of Science

Brown Mackie College — Merrillville

The Computer Software Technology degree program at Brown Mackie College – Merrillville in Indiana is an associate’s degree program that offers a software applications specialist curriculum emphasizing operation in the business environment.

As a graduate of the Computer Software Technology degree program in Merrillville, you may be prepared to seek entry-level positions such as computer operator, data entry specialist, administrative assistant, computer support service specialist, computerized applications specialist, and computerized clerical support. These positions demand technical, problem-solving, and communication skills which the curriculum addresses in its technical and general education requirements, all of which work together or prepare a work-ready graduate.

This Computer Software Technology program offers you courses on:
• Computer operations and programs, with hands-on experience using a word processing application, an electronic spreadsheet application, and computerized accounting systems.
• The use of database management software to create and enter data and produce reports. The student learns the basic functions of a relational database management system: creating and modifying a database, printing reports, and selecting records based on specific criteria.
• Professional presentation techniques and how presentation graphics software can be used to create slide presentations and handouts.