Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Department offers a certificate program that prepares students for entry-level positions in the Automotive Technology field. The program contains 8 essential courses and can normally be completed in 1 year. It follows all federal regulations regarding gainful employment. Credits from this certificate program may be applied toward an associate degree in Automotive Technology at Franklin Cummings Tech.

Automotive Technology

The automotive industry offers rewarding careers for people interested in diagnosing and repairing mechanical components and computer/electrical circuitry. Graduates of the Automotive Technology program are prepared for employment as technicians, machinists, unit specialists, emission and performance diagnosticians, department managers, and manufacturer's representatives.

Biotechnology

The Biotechnology associate degree program provides a solid foundation in the sciences that underlie the biotechnology industry, as well as hands-on laboratory experience and two paid in-company internships. Students learn biological mechanisms and methodologies and develop the real-world skills necessary to support engineers and scientists, including instrumentation, testing, and laboratory support operations.

Business Management

The Business Management bachelor's degree is Franklin Cummings Tech's entrepreneurship-focused business program. Students learn the essentials of starting and running a business, leading teams, and managing complex projects, combining generalist business skills with a focus on specialized technical and trade skills.

Computer Information Technology

The Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology (CIT) is a two-year program providing knowledge and training for positions in computer system operations and support, maintenance, troubleshooting, database management, networking, computer programming, and system administration.

Construction Management

An associate degree in Construction Management provides graduates with a background of technical and organizational skills that apply to construction projects from conception to completion. Students study the skills necessary to manage resources, time, cost, and quality with an emphasis on team building, and establish a foundation in construction graphics, methods, materials, statics and strength of materials, surveying, and sustainable building technologies.

Electrical Engineering

The bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering provides the knowledge and skills for graduates to enter careers in electrical engineering or to enroll in a graduate program. The program places special emphasis on electric power due to the unique opportunities for those entering the power industry today and the changes arising from green technologies and the emergence of a smart grid. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Engineering Technology

The Department of Engineering Technology offers Associate of Science degrees preparing students for careers integrating mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering for automated systems, building energy management, and renewable energy. These hands-on, lab-based programs develop competencies in electronics, automation, control systems, computer programming, and manufacturing, ensuring graduates are job-ready as technicians.

Health Information Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work in entry-level positions ranging from clinical applications coordinator to health information systems professional at physicians' practices, healthcare agencies, hospitals, and public health agencies.

Health Information Technology

The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (Health IT) prepares graduates to build, implement, and maintain computerized health information systems and ensure the reliability and security of patient records. The program includes three groups of coursework, healthcare, computer technology, and general education, drawn from the bachelor's program.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

This nine-month, 800-hour, full-time certificate program offers a comprehensive blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training equipping students with the skills for a career in the HVAC&R field. Students learn to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Upon completion, students receive 2,000 credit hours toward the Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License and can earn multiple industry-recognized certifications.

Opticianry

Opticianry is the branch of the eye health profession that specializes in the design, fitting, manufacturing, verification, and dispensing of ophthalmic prescription spectacles and contact lenses. Graduates of the two-year program earn an associate degree in science and are prepared for the three national certification exams required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to become a licensed optician. The program is accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA).

Practical Electricity

The Electrical Technology Department offers a twelve-month Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Electricity. This program fulfills the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians' academic requirements for Journeyman Electrician licensure by providing 600 hours of classroom instruction.

Software Development

The Software Development certificate program focuses on the design and development of software solutions based on user needs and the development of interactive web applications that integrate responsive design, multimedia, and database connectivity. Students learn software development lifecycle (SDLC) phases, developing, delivering, and maintaining software products using industry standard programming and scripting languages, tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs).