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Computer Systems Technology

The Department of Computer Systems Technology (CST) prepares students to pursue technical, as well as technical management careers in all employment sectors. The program emphasizes acquisition of sound theoretical studies, as well as intensive hands-on experiences in the area of electronics technology. The CST department emphasizes development of real world competencies demanded by employers. Students receive thorough grounding in electronics; digital and microprocessor systems; computer technologies, including hardware, software and computer networking; communication systems; power distribution; and automation and control systems. Additional emphasis is placed on courses in business management, statistical process control, humanities, computer programming, safety and project management, and manufacturing processes to provide students that background they need in the economic and managerial aspects of the business enterprise.

After graduation, our students are prepared to manage projects and/or people in the corporate sector, software companies, telecommunications, broadcast and Internet companies. Companies that hire our graduates include: AT&T, Ford Motor Company, IBM, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell Collins, just to name a few.

Within the the Department of Computer Systems Technology, students can select a concentration in one of the following areas: Computer SystemsTechnology.

N.C. A&T AND GTCC SIGN ENGINEERING CO-ADMISSION AGREEMENTN.C. A&T and Guilford Technical Community College have announced a new joint partnership that will give GTCC students an opportunity to apply for joint admission to N.C. A&T’s College of Engineering beginning in fall 2013.

MR. A&T CROWNED MR. HBCUReginald Nathaniel Johnson has served as Mr. North Carolina A&T State University for the 2012-13 academic year. Last month, he added another title and crown to his collection.

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