Software Developer

Award Type: Associate of Applied Science

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This degree offers the skills necessary for computer application development and design. Industry standards and frameworks will be used to design, code, document, and implement computer applications. Exposure to database management systems, client/server computing, and cloud environments will further familiarize students with the current trends in distributed processing and application development.

Award Outcomes

  • Construct web-based applications
  • Write an application that makes use of common business information systems environments
  • Create graphical user interfaces
  • Create an application that demonstrates the principles of object-oriented design
  • Design and code business applications
  • Develop code using software and languages common to the industry
  • Generate data structures using relational databases
  • Use a structured approach to solving business problems using a SDLC Methodology
  • Analyze business communication systems
  • Demonstrate knowledge of program flow and control by writing appropriate application code