HUMAN, BUSINESS &

COMMERCIAL
SERVICES CLUSTER
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
A+ Certification
Net+ Certification
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Safety
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
(MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Application
Specialist: Word & Excel

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS

3D Animation Programmer
Computer Help Desk
Computer Maintenance Technician
Computer Programmer
Computer Sales
Computer System Design and Related
Services
Game Programmer
Management of Companies and
Enterprises
Network Administrator
Scientific Research and Development
Services
Software Publisher
Systems Administrator
Web Developer

STARTING SALARY*
Earnings vary by specialty
$40,550 - $128,870
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Website: bls.gov/ooh

COLLEGE PARTNERS
Middlesex Community College
New England Institute of Technology

Programming & Web Development

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Programming & Web Development major integrates Computer Maintenance and
Repair, Computer Programming, Web Design and Development, Graphic Design and
Development, 3D Animation, Game Design, and Computer Applications with Business
Communication Skills. Students will develop the ability to organize and manage
programming, Web, graphic, and/or 3D animation projects and oce work, learn advanced
interpersonal and business relations skills, and develop an understanding of business
attitudes essential to participate in the multinational marketplace as productive workers
and consumers. All learners are challenged to meet high standards and high expectations
while receiving the necessary supports for success. The programs focus is on preparing
students for a variety of career opportunities where technical knowledge and skills are
integrated with business concepts and academics. Human relations, self management,
teamwork, and leadership is covered daily.

COURSE CONTENT

Computer Fundamentals
Computer Web Design
Computer Programming
Professional Development
Program (PDP) Training
Intermediate Programming
Visual Basic
Python
Word Processing
JAVA

PHP and MySQL

Database Management
Presentation Skills
Computer Repair
A+ Certification Training
Web Design
System Analysis and Documentation
Microsoft Project
Basic Computer Language
Tablet/Smartphone App Development

EMPLOYERS HIRING MINUTEMAN GRADUATES

ClickHarmonics, Tocci Construction Management, Monster.com, NetClarity.com, Harvard
University, The MITRE Corporation, Microsoft, Minuteman HS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE PARTNERS

Bass Rocks Technology, LLC, Converse, Empirix Inc., Middlesex Community College, Nokia,
Inc., Tenarys, Town of Andover/Memorial Hall Library, Software/Target Analysis Group,
uReach Technologies, Virtera

updated November 2014