Minot State University-Bottineau Campus
Information Technology - WebDesign (Diploma) The growth of the internet and expansion of the world wide web have generated a variety of occupations relating to design, development, and maintenance of web sites. Web designers are responsible for day-to-day site design and creation. WHAT WOULD I DO? EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Computerized Office Management - Support businesses by using computers to enter, process, and retrieve data. Answer inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation to resolve problems. Web Master - Responsible for all technical aspects of a website, including performance issues such as speed of access and approval of content. Web Design - Responsible for day-to-day site design and creation. Computer Systems Technology - Responsible for maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing computer systems, hardware and peripherals. HOW MANY JOBS ARE THERE? EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK Employment of web masters and web designers is expected to grow faster than any other profession through the year 2008 in response to increasing technology. WHY MSU-BOTTINEAU? PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS . Earn a certificate of completion in CISCO Networking, Microcomputer, Operating Systems, Sun Microsystems, Web Design, and Office Applications Technician. . Prepare for certification exams to become a CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Associate), a Novell CNA, a SUN CNA, and A+ certified. WHERE WOULD I WORK? EMPLOYMENT SITES . computer and data processing firms . local, state, and federal government agencies . insurance companies . financial institutions . may be self-employed and work on a temporary or contract basis for business and industry HOW MUCH WOULD I EARN? EMPLOYMENT INCOME Earnings vary widely depending on position and experience, ranging anywhere from minimum wage to more than $20.00 an hour. Nationwide, the average annual salary is about $33,590 for a web master and $42,640 in computerized office management. In North Dakota, the average annual salary is around $25,000 for a web master and $28,700 in computerized office management.
