Vision Statement
The UMFK Computer Systems Administration Program is a trusted and recognized educational hub that develops graduates who have a clear and deep understanding of the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and use of computer and information-related applications and technologies. It prepares computer practitioners capable of making significant contributions to the betterment of humankind and society.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the UMFK Computer Systems Administration Program to educate and mentor its students to become responsible, knowledgeable, and skilled computer practitioners capable of performing tasks common to the fields of computer science/information technology. The program instills the necessary and fundamental tenets that comprise these fields and fosters good critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills while ensuring students are cognizant of the ethical dimensions of their actions and impact on society. Additionally, the program prepares students to further their education at the graduate level and as life-long learners.
Program Description/Goals
The UMFK Computer Systems Administration Program is designed to prepare students to obtain employment in computer technology fields dependent upon their chosen area of concentration or as a course of study leading to graduate studies in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or information security.
Student Learning Outcomes
The students will be able to:
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and security issues and outages
- Install and configure hardware, software, and virtualization
- Setup and manage user accounts, groups, and backups
- Managing, maintaining, and upgrading network and database servers for security, privacy, and compliance
- Monitoring all traffic and connection for security risks
- Explain technical concepts to inexperienced users
- Create and maintain technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies
- Create scripts and programs in multiple programming languages for automation and other administrative purposes
- Navigate and administer various operating systems and platforms
Students in the Computer Systems Administration (BS) are eligible for participation in the 4 + 1 Bachelor - MBA, Accelerated Pathway (MaineMBA)
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Administration, graduates must:
