The Marketing major at Windy City Community College requires 60 credit hours to complete, including core business courses, marketing-specific classes, and electives. Below is a sample course sequence:
Year 1
First Semester
Covers fundamental computing concepts, programming basics, and problem-solving techniques.
Introduction to programming logic, syntax, and algorithms using a high-level language.
Year 2
First Semester
Data Structures and Algorithms
Explores efficient data organization, searching, sorting, and algorithm design.
Second Semester
Introduction to database concepts, SQL, and relational database management.
Year 3
First Semester
Covers OS principles, process management, memory management, and file systems.
Explores network protocols, architecture, and security principles.
Second Semester
Covers software development methodologies, project management, and design principles.
Focuses on protecting information systems, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity strategies.
Year 4
First Semester
Introduction to AI concepts, machine learning, and neural networks.
Second Semester
Students apply their knowledge to develop a real-world computing solution.