Business Computer Programming

Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Checklist

This program is designed for students desiring a two-year, non-transfer degree program designed to prepare them to enter the workforce, sustain their career, or seek career growth opportunities in the field of business computer programming.

Program Description

Students will gain the education necessary to work as an entry-level computer programmer
Students will be introduced to current programming languages
Students will be gain exposure to the concept of data structures and sorting techniques
Students will participate in career development and review steps for searching for and securing a job

Practical Experience

Through participation in this program, students will enhance and/or gain proficiency in certain skills

Increase speed and accuracy in keyboarding
Exposure to basic programming languages
Resume, resume letter and follow-up correspondence preparation
Exposure to the basic concepts of data types, lists, queues, etc. and other complex data structures found in programming

Career Opportunities

Our Associates of Applied Science Degree in Business Computer Programming is great preparation for entry into the workforce. Entry-level positions in this field may include:

database manager
entry level computer programmer

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
Data Control Clerk I	$29,006
Computer Numeric Control Machine Programmer I	$39,491

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education may required to qualify for some positions.

Business and Technology Department