L6 - SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis Academic Plan

Tentative Major Information Technology and Information System

Course Already Completed:

• INFO 1100 – Exploring the Digital Domain
• INFO 1120 – Information System and Technology Fundamentals
• INFO 1200 – Computer Programming I for IS/IT
• INFO 1510 – Introduction to System Administration – Linux/UNIX
• MATH 1050 – College Algebra
• ACC 2010 – Financial Accounting
• PHYS 1010 – Elementary Physics
• BIOL 1010 – General Biology
• PES 1097 – Fitness for Life FE

Courses I may need to take:

• ENGL 1010 – Introduction to Writing (General)
• ENGL 2010 – Intermediate Writing for Humanities or Social Sciences (General)
• ENGL 2020 – Intermediate Writing for Science or Technology (General)
• ENGL 2310 – Technical Communication (General)
• POLS 1010 – Intro to Political Science  (General Social Science)
• POLS 1100 – American National Government (General Core)
• PHIL 2050 – Ethics and Values (General)
• A choice from the Fine Arts distribution
• PHYS 2010 – College Physics I
• PHYS 2020 – College Physics II
• INFO 2*** - All 2000 INFO classes
• INFO 3*** - All 3000 INFO classes
• INFO 4*** - All 4000 INFO classes
• Select Database Administration, Network Administration, or Web Administration disciplinary and start working on those disciplinary classes.

Strengths:

• I like this major because I enjoy being around technology.
• I really like trouble shooting computers.
• I like all the INFO classes that I will be taken in the near future.
• Very stable career where every company is going to need them.

Weaknesses:

• Weaker in English and Biology classes. May have to focus on them more.
• It may take lot more time then inspected to complete the degree.

Opportunities:

• The degree will help me get an entry position as a technical support technician.
• Hoping to keep up with the newer technical trends.
• Open up more doors for careers in all different kinds of companys.

Threats:

• Financing the college education degree on my own.
• Other majors like Account, Business Management, or Computer Science.
• Balance between education and work.