Computer Systems Administration (BS)

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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:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours
Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
Complete the General Education Requirements (All Bachelor Degree Programs)
Complete at least 36 semester hours of upper level credits (course numbers of 300 or greater) in each of which a minimum grade of “C” shall be earned
Fulfill the UMFK Residency Requirements
Complete the Graduation Application

Program Requirements

COS 111: Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits
COS 205: Command Line Interfaces 3 credits
COS 206: Introduction to Information Security 3 credits
COS 211: Computer Hardware 3 credits
COS 221: Advanced Excel 3 credits
COS 234: Computer Operating Systems 3 credits
COS 235: SQL 3 credits
COS 260: Introduction to Programming 3 credits
COS 311: Foundations of Programming II 3 credits
COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design 3 credits
COS 338: Introduction to Networking 3 credits
COS 342: Cyber-Computer Ethics & Social Responsibilities 3 credits
COS 346: Databases 3 credits
COS 360: Computer Organization/Assembly Language 3 credits
COS 415: Computer User Support 3 credits
COS 450: Cloud Computing 3 credits
COS 397: Computer Internship 3-12 credits

Total: 51-60 credits

Required: HUM 102/103

First-time students will be enrolled in HUM 102. Based on the number of credits transferred into UMFK, a transfer student will enroll in either Hum 102 and Hum 103. Your advisor will assist you in determining which course to be enrolled in.
A minimum of a C grade is required to be considered a passing grade.
Transfer or readmittance students with 60 or more credits are exempt from completing this course.

HUM 102: First Year Experience 3 credits
HUM 103: The Adult Learner and Transfer Experience 1 credits

Self-design Concentration

Minumum of 18 credits
- Each student will select an area of interest around which a specialization known as the Specialized Area of Study will be developed with the approval of their faculty academic advisor and recorded on the student’s transcript.
- The Specialized Area of Study consists of a minimum of 18 credits.

Techniques for Assessment

Students are required to complete a Computer Portfolio, in addition to those courses defined within the program. Students construct a portfolio from the Capstone Projects completed as part of the COS course requirements portion of their program. The portfolio is intended to enable assessment of those learning outcomes that are best assessed in an integrative fashion, spanning all of the student’s course work and therefore reflects overall academic growth.