Information Technology - Cloud Computing, AAS

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The Cloud Computing program offers degree and certificate options aimed at preparing students for positions that require knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and development of cloud native applications. Graduates will have the fundamental skills necessary to serve the industry in positions involving Cloud Architect and Cloud Developer. Students who complete the sequence of classes will have sufficient training to sit for one or more vendor specific certifications.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 63

Semester 1

ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00
ITCS 1140 - Introduction to Program Design & Development Credit Hours: 4.00
ITNT 1500 - Principles of Networking Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 2

ITIA 1200 - Introduction to Information Systems Security Credit Hours: 3.00
ITCC 1000 - Cloud Administrator 1 Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
ITCS 1250 - C# Programming Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ITCS 2530 - C++ Programming 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
OR ITCS 2590 - Java 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
ITWP 1000 - Introduction to Web Programming Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 3

ITCC 2000 - Cloud Administrator 2 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
ITCC 2100 - Cloud Developer 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
ITOS 1710 - Introduction to Linux Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group III (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 4

BCOM 2050 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 4.00
ITCC 2200 - Cloud Administrator 3 Credit Hours: 4.00
ITCC 2300 - Cloud Developer 2 Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Information Technology-Cloud Computing - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Information Technology-Cloud Computing	63
Certificate	Information Technology-Cloud Computing	48

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	John Koss	586.445.7166	kossjo@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Design cloud applications.

2. Provision cloud services.

3. Create cloud-native applications

Career Opportunities:

Information Technology-Cloud Computing

Transfer Pathways:

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Macomb Community College is a great place to start if your goal is to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. Whether you are already considering a specific transfer destination/program or have not yet decided on a major, Macomb’s Office of Articulation and Transfer provides you with and helps you explore a variety of transfer options.

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