Computer Software Development - Cybersecurity Option
This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations. Most courses in the curriculum are available online or in hybrid format (part online, part classroom). The Advanced Topics course currently requires class attendance. Some courses may be available at only one location (Springfield or Beavercreek). Some courses are offered only once a year. Contact your academic advisor about course sequencing.Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Software Development curriculum focuses on programming, database, and web design as it relates to cybersecurity. Students learn to analyze, design, and develop solutions to business problems through the use of technology.
Embedded Certificate
This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if this certificate requirements are met unless the student contacts Records and Registration and indicates he/she does not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.
Outcomes and Curriculum
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Business degree in Computer Software Development, a graduate will be able to do the following:
- Analyze information system requirements and design appropriate software solutions
- Write computer programs to implement information system designs.
- Develop database systems to meet business data requirements
- Design and create websites.
- Find and correct errors in the design and implementation of software solutions
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer and network security terms and concepts.
Academic Preparation
Computer Software Development students need a high school algebra background equivalent to MTH 0650 Algebra for Non-STEM majors. Students with little or no computer background should enroll in ITS 0700 Computer Fundamentals, as a preparatory course before taking other computer courses. Students without adequate keyboarding skills should enroll in ITS 0710 Beginning Keyboarding or ITS 1210 Keyboarding/Word Processing.
Transfer Information
Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a bachelor's degree. A number of colleges or universities have bachelor's completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.
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Adam John Parrillo, Ph.D. Dean, School of Business and Applied Technologies