Faculty of Science
Computer Systems: Operations & Management (CSOM)
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CSOM Graduate Skill Set

Computer Systems Operation & Management Program

The CSOM program has a commitment to problem solving and effective communication across the curriculum.

The following listed skills represent the minimal skill set for a CSOM graduate.

Programming Skills

  • Visual Basic
  • Web Development - HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, XML
  • C++
  • Database Management concepts and implementation
  • SQL
  • Data Structures and Pointers - C++, Visual Basic
  • File Handling
  • Understanding 3rd Generation Language

Analysis, Synthesis, and Design

  • E-Commerce Systems Development
  • Object-Oriented programming and methodology
  • Use of Systems Life Cycle methodology
  • Structured Analysis and Design
  • Data gathering techniques
  • Determining User Requirements - Interviewing skills
  • Documentation
  • Hardware and Software Evaluation
  • Implementation
  • Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Case Tools
  • Understanding and Using Soft Skills
  • Office Automation
  • Project Management & Control

Hardware/Networking

  • Computer architecture - PC
  • Networking hardware
  • PC hardware configuration and installation

Communication Skills

  • Team work
  • Presentations
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Business Communication
  • Documentation - program, system and user
  • Interviewing Techniques

Operating Systems

  • Windows XT
  • Linux

Use of Applications

  • Database Packages - ORACLE, Access, SQL Server
  • Spreadsheet software
  • MS Office Software
  • Statistical Packages
  • MS Project
  • MS Visio

Related Skills

  • Project Management and Principles - CPM, Gantt and PERT Charts
  • Accounting Fundamentals, Statistics
  • Business and Management Principles
  • Business Systems Applications (A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll, Inventory, Order Entry, Fixed Assets)