The Master's Program

Providing Relevant Skills Needed for Today’s IT Workforce

MS Gold Partner

In this current economy, the first question we are usually asked by our perspective students is “are you sure you have jobs?” It is a question that we anticipate and can appreciate as we understand that unemployment is a prominent issue that has us all nervous, worried and scared about our future. At SetFocus, our job is to assure you that not only do we commit to working with our students and alumni with career development and placement for a lifetime, but we have Microsoft Certified experienced industry experts who are dedicated to providing you with the tools necessary to have long-term career success.

SetFocus offers the Master’s Program which is a comprehensive, in-depth training and career development program designed to have a lasting and measurable impact on the careers of our students. Our focus on challenging, real-world applications and rapid skills development is designed to provide students with a competitive edge in today’s job market.

SetFocus is selective and accepts only the most qualified students into the Master’s Program. SetFocus graduates are viewed with prestige and held in the esteem that affords them the ability to excel at their chosen career opportunities.

Is the Master’s Program for you?

Are you a recent college graduate having a hard time landing your first job, not simply because of this economic climate, but also due to a lack of hands on experience in your chosen field? Let us give you the skills you need to garner that first opportunity!

Do you have a few years experience in the work force, maybe in an IT-relation position, but have yet to land the job that can lead you to develop your passion for development? Don’t want to get stuck in the rut of having a job just for the paycheck but not the career that you love? We want to help you make your passion your profession!

Do you have years of professional experience with older technologies that were once hot like Java, Perl or Smalltalk? Do you continue to see those who don’t have as many years of experience as you do get promoted because they are expert at the newer and in demand technologies? If you’re ready to move forward and take your career to next level and be that person in demand, we can get you to where you need and want to be!

Have years of experience as a mainframe developer with limited opportunities and want to get excited about programming again but nervous about making the leap to Object Oriented programming? We know how to get your career soaring again!



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The SetFocus Difference

  • Intensive power-packed training
  • Specialized skills in .NET, SharePoint 2007, SQL Server or Microsoft Business Intelligence
  • Microsoft-certified Instructors and Teaching Assistants ensure effective learning
  • Code review, labs and exams track and reinforce technical knowledge
  • Collaborative, real-world team projects build necessary interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Career workshops and coaching develop job strategies and personal marketing skills
  • Network of national employers and recruiters seeking Master’s Program talent and skill sets

Flexible Training to Fit Your Lifestyle

Part-Time Evening Program
Classes meet two evenings per week from 7:30pm-11pm (EST) and alternating Saturdays from (10am-6pm EST) for the duration of the course. The SharePoint Master’s program meets four evenings a week and alternating Saturdays.

On-site or Online Training 

Full-time students have the option of attending class at our training facilities in Parsippany, NJ or via The GRID ®, an online video conferencing system which provides interactive, instructor-led, real-time training.

Learn more about our online training solution via The GRID

Qualified Training and Mentoring Staff

Our instructors and teaching asisstants are well-qualified and experienced in the industry. All our instructors are Microsoft-Certified IT professionals who bring a wide range of real world experience with Microsoft technologies into the classroom.

Career Development Services

Every Master's Program student is provided with invaluable job search strategies to gain interviews and win job offers. You’ll get the tools and support to conduct a successful job search. In addition, SetFocus will market you directly to corporations through the strategic relationships we have developed with employers and recruiters nationwide.

Learn about our Career Development Services

Placement Success

Evidence of the value of a SetFocus education is reflected the success of our alumni.

  • 93.5% of SetFocus alumni who graduated in 2007-2008 found employment.
  • 87% of our 2007-2008 graduates attained a desired position within 13 weeks of graduation
  • 13% secured a position prior to completing The Master’s Program.


A comprehensive summary of candidate demographics and placement statistics -- including prior education and experience levels, geographic location, placement rates, time to employment, types of positions and average salaries attained upon completing The Master’s Program is available for download in PDF format.