Mt. Sierra College, California:
Mt. Sierra College is a private college offering bachelor's degree programs in Business, Media Arts & Design and Technology located in Montrovia, California, just 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Founded in 1990, the College focuses on providing students with practical, real-world skills using current tools and technologies, preparing students for successful careers in today's rapidly changing and complex global marketplace. Mt. Sierra College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of a geographically diverse population through the use of technology. We are committed to providing opportunities through both campus-based and online programs and working towards bettering student lives through education. We are accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), Arlington, Virginia and are a Veterans Approved Institution.
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Mt. Sierra College offers degree programs in three areas of study: business, media arts and design, technology. The College has designed its degree programs to provide you with a well-rounded education - a technology driven, academically sound curriculum for tomorrow's professionals. All programs are designed to be completed in twelve consecutive quarter terms over a period of three calendar years.
All Mt. Sierra College degree programs have two components: a core curriculum, which are the courses directly relating to the field of study, and a general education curriculum. The cor
e curriculum for each degree major will provide you with a solid foundation in your field of study, preparing you for the working world or graduate study. The majority of core courses include hands-on experience to maximize your education.
A strong interdisciplinary general education is an important component of every Mt. Sierra College degree. You will learn important critical thinking skills that will be as valuable in daily life as in the academic setting. Written and verbal communication skills are developed extensively throughout the curriculum in core courses as well as general education courses, to ensure that you are equipped to communicate effectively. You will be exposed to the diversity and complexity of the world through a variety of courses, to allow you to develop a greater understanding of global and environmental factors that shape the world, and to prepare you for the ethical and practical decisions that you will be called upon to make throughout your life.
BA in Business Administration:
With a presence in virtually every sector of the economy, Business Administration continues to be a heavily sought-after skill with a universal appeal. When you include the integration of technology into standard business practices, then you have moved into the business of the 21st century.
Business Administration graduates have skills forged through hands-on labs and small classes taught by faculty with years of industry experience. General education courses selected for their applicability to Business Administration create a balance of knowledge. You will study technology challenges that face today's businesses. The result: graduates who are prepared to take on national and global business needs, grounded in a fundamental and sound understanding of management and technology.
What sets the Mt. Sierra College graduate apart from the competition? Preparation. Challenging courses emulate future workplace tasks. When that first day on the job arrives, you will have the confidence and skills to communicate effectively, evaluate strategies, and implement vision.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration are equipped to move into the professional world in positions such as entry to mid-level Administrative Manager, Business or Office Manager, Management Analyst, Budget Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Sales Representative, or Sales Manager.
BA in Business Entrepeneurship:
As a significant contributor of jobs and innovations, entrepreneurship is vital to the stability of the American economy. Having a million dollar idea is one thing
, but having the education and skill to execute the idea and turn it into a successful business is another. Enter Mt. Sierra College and the true entrepreneur.
Knowledge is indeed power when starting a new business or when integrating your skills with other forward-thinking companies. The Entrepreneurship degree provides you with the skills to both launch a new business or to function successfully in an established corporation that employs entrepreneurial management strategies. As you analyze business strategies and explore how to secure funding, you will also learn how to write business plans, develop marketing strategies, and examine potential markets ripe for an entrepreneurial enterprise.
Via faculty and networking opportunities, students are introduced to industry innovators who provide invaluable perspectives on starting and operating a business.Students in the Entrepreneurship Program receive a solid foundation in a variety of business-based courses — taught by faculty with years of professional experience — with specific courses in computer and information technology. Classes are designed to enhance an understanding of business and technology assessment, analysis, organizational growth, and management. General education courses selected for their applicability to entrepreneurship make up the balance of classes. Hands-on labs and optional faculty-supervised internships put classroom learning into action.
With the bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship, graduates are especially equipped to start a business of their own or to enter the work force in entry to mid-level positions such as Management or Technical Consultant, Market Researcher, Budget Analyst, Risk Analyst, Sales Analyst, Sales Representative, Sales Manager or Personal Financial Advisor.
BA in Computer Technology:
Computer technology is used in everything around us, and students who can blend hands-on technical skills with the ability to think critically and communicate effectively will be in demand. Computer Information Technology students are prepared in technology while receiving a balanced curriculum which will allow them to develop skills well beyond technology.
The core curriculum will develop your ability to solve a variety of problems through efficient utilization of modern computer concepts and technologies. You will maximize your education through hands-on classes in the use of application development tools, network operating systems, systems analysis and design, project and network management, and emerging technologies.If your goal is to assume a leadership role in computer technology and you are interested in the fields of database administration and programming, a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology is the degree for you. Computer information careers include database administrator, systems programmer, software an
d computer engineer, project manager, systems analysis engineer, LAN/WAN administrator, computer program manager, data processing specialist, Webmaster, Web site developer and administrator, and others in the computer fields.
BA in Information Security:
Information security is an ever-increasing concern. Securing the economic and information highway is of national and international importance. Mt. Sierra College has designed its Information Security degree program in accordance with the United States National Security Agency training standards for information security program (INFOSEC) professionals.
Students completing their degree with a specialization in Information Security will possess the ability to understand the fundamentals of security, understand how security flaws are exploited, design and develop rational and appropriate security measures, understand how different operating systems address security concerns, assemble and manage strategic security management teams, and apply appropriate security standards and measures for different computer environments.
A degree in Information Security offers you the combination of hands-on experience, critical thinking, general education, communication skills and theoretical applications that will lead to opportunities for professional success within the expanding world of information security. Students graduating with a specialization in Information Security will be prepared for the following professional opportunities such as Security Architect and Technologist, Security Forensics Professional, Security Analyst, Security Software Developer and Software Design Engineer.
BA in Graphic Design:
The "look". Using traditional design concepts along with today's technology, Mt. Sierra College graduates will be prepared to tackle complex design challenges using a wide variety of software, hardware and proven design applications. Students will learn how to create a distinctive "look" for promotional, print, graphic designs, brochures, logos, packaging, illustrations, billboards and advertisements. From idea conception to delivery of the finished product, students create materials that effectively promote products and services. Mt. Sierra College graduates use their trained artistic eyes to create strategic visions in this rapidly growing field.
Students enrolling in Graphic Design degree program will, during the first nine quarters of enrollment, explore the foundations of media arts and design. Based upon a greater understanding of and exposure to the many opportunities that exist within media arts and design, students entering the tenth quarter will take courses in their specialty of Multimedia Arts and Design, Visual Effects and Digital Video, or Graphic Design.
Foundation courses, taken during Quarters 1-9, prepare students in the following areas: design, drawing, digital illustration, typography, storytelling, animation, sound, web authoring, logo design, interactive design, digital video, motion graphics, 3-D design, business marketing, and general education.
Students specializing in Graphic Design will receive intense study in Publication Design, Information Design, Pre-Press Design, Packaging Design, and additional electives to gain expertise in other areas of media arts and design.
BA in Multimedia Arts & Design:
Pixels and pencils come together for Multimedia Arts and Design students. The world of entertainment, education and business require a media arts and design professional who can tackle a wide variety of challenges using proven design techniques with the latest technology. Students specializing in this area will possess the ability to create websites, presentations, brochures, educational materials, and other media that promote a concept or product. Creating a sense of energy and excitement through the use of images and words are the hallmarks of Multimedia Arts and Design. Graduates will have the ability to become entrepreneurs and freelance artists within the expanding world of media arts and design.
Students enrolling in Multimedia Arts and Design degree program will, during the first nine quarters of enrollment, explore the foundations of media arts and design. Based upon a greater understanding of and exposure to the many opportunities that exist within media arts and design, students entering the tenth quarter will take courses in their specialty of Multimedia Arts and Design, Visual Effects and Digital Video, or Graphic Design.
Foundation courses, taken during Quarters 1-9, prepare students in the following areas: design, drawing, digital illustration, typography, storytelling, animation, sound, web authoring, logo design, interactive design, digital video, motion graphics, 3-D design, business marketing, and general education.
In their tenth quarter, students specializing in Multimedia Arts and Design will pursue coursework in Web Commerce, Interactive Design, and electives that will allow the student to explore areas of specialized interest.
BA in Game Design:
People once called them games. Now we call them training for pilots and soldiers, learning tools for children, and totally-blow-your-mind-graphics. What was once a cottage industry is now an $11 billion market that desperately needs programmers and designers. With the hands-on education Mt. Sierra College offers, students become skilled professionals. They develop the ability to bring a game from concept to storyboard to a market-viable product, melding sound, visual effects, story, animation lighting and user interfaces. Graduates of the Games Arts & Design program enter the field eager to develop the next generation of games and simulations for a growing industry. Students enrolling in the Game Arts and Design area of specialization will take courses that build a solid foundation in multimedia arts and design and will take specialized courses in game and simulation development.
Students specializing in Game Arts and Design will be prepared for employment in the areas of game and simulation development. Students will possess strong design abilities and will explore the world of interactivity so prevalent in the gaming, defense and health occupation arenas.
Subject Areas:
* Design
* Drawing
* Digital Illustration
* Sculpture
* Game Design
* Game play
* Digital Imaging
* Traditional Animation
* 3-D Principles
* Level Design
* Materials Lighting
* Rendering in 3-D
* Sound Design
* Special Effects
* 3-D Production
* Acting for Animators
* Story & Character Development
* Character Rigging
* Scientific Visualization
* Game Audio
* Digital Compositing
* Keyframe Animation
* Character Modeling
* Information Visualization
* Character & Environmental Design
* Environmental Modeling
Careers:
* 3D Character Builder
* 3D Character Animator
* Level Builder
* 3D Model Builder
* 2D Conceptual Artist
* Art Director
