Network Systems Management Brochure for Florence-Darlington Technical College

1. Computer
Technology
Information technology workers are
in a growing and always changing
field. You might work with computer
hardware, software, multimedia, or
network systems.
Some information technology work-
ers support and manage computer
hardware. For example, you might
make sure the networks are working
or manage a network that links peo-
ple across the world. Or, you might
support others and answer ques-
tions about specific software or
hardware.
Beyond using specialized technical
knowledge in IT, successful workers
also need to work on teams, com-
municate with others, and solve
problems using a variety of basic
skills such as reading, writing, and
math to understand and meet the
specific business requirements by
using your technical skills.
Is Information
Technology the
Career for You?
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Computer Technology Department
Network Systems Management
Visit our pages
http://nsm.fdtc.edu
http://www.fdtc.edu
Florence-Darlington Technical College
P.O. Box 100548
2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501-0548
Phone: 843-661-TECH
Fax: 843.661.8208
E-mail: Paul.Anderson@fdtc.edu
“I was employed as a desktop
support technician even before I
graduated with my degree in
Network Systems Management. I
am now a Database Analyst at
FDTC. The NSM degree created
many
opportunities
for me. I really
enjoy being part
of FDTC both as
an alumni and
as an
employee.”
Candice Jackson
Class of 2013
Network Systems
Management Degree
Webpage Certificate
Networking Certificate
Learn more about…
Computer Technology
and
Network Systems
Management
For more information, contact the faculty:
• Paul Anderson, Department Coordinator
843-661-8071, Paul.Anderson@fdtc.edu
• Pete Gioldasis, Instructor
843-661-8126, Pete.Gioldasis@fdtc.edu
• JoAnn Mack, Instructor
843-661-8198, JoAnn.Mack@fdtc.edu
Florence-Darlington Technical College
is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2. Interested in an Information Technology Career?
Network Systems Management at FDTC is a comprehensive five-semester degree
with certificate options for those who wish to enter the workforce sooner or with
more specific skills. In addition to LAN and WAN networking skills and knowledge,
students gain experience with security, PCs and other computing devices and tech-
nologies, webpages and databases.
Jobs…
There are a variety of possible
occupational titles for a graduate
of the NSM program.
These include:
Other Possibilities:
Technical Support Specialist
Network Security Technician
Field Service Engineer
Quality Assurance Tester
Technical Writer
Network
Technician
Do You …
• Have an interest in computers, software, and networks and how they can make
communications more effective?
• Always want to know about the latest technology and share/help with others?
• Find that you are the one people come to when they need help identifying, lo-
cating and fixing problems with their devices?
• Notice that you are often the one who is first to find and fix tech problems?
• Have good communications abilities and people skills and the knack for talking
and working with those who may be less than tech-savvy?
If the answer to most of these is YES, IT may be the career for you!
Core Content...
Networking Basics
Cisco Networking
Device Security
Network Security
Voice over IP
Technical
Communications
PC Hardware
PC Software
Wireless Networking
Web Page Creation
Database
Programming Logic
Salary…
The salary range for an IT professional
depends on their skill level, certification
and experience as well as the geographic
location of the employment.
The median salary for Network Support
Specialists in South Carolina is $53,800
with some earning twice that.
The median salary for Computer User
Support Specialists in the US is $47,600.
An entry level IT Technician or Specialists
can expect hourly wages from $16.21 to
$27.39 or more.
Salary information courtesy: http://www.careeronestop.org 2019