Bachelor of Arts (BA), Applied Computing
“With flexible course schedules both in the classroom and online, I was able to continue working full-time while earning my BA. The faculty was extremely knowledgeable of the topics, readily available during office hours and understanding of my work schedule to accommodate my needs. Going back to earn my degree was the right decision for me; I only wish I had done it sooner.”
Your Degree
Students majoring in this field experience high job satisfaction and a high job placement rate in financially rewarding careers. The coursework is highly flexible and most classes can be completed online.
Your Facilities
Ashby Hall houses classrooms, labs, computer labs, an auditorium and faculty offices for math and computer science. Named for H. E. Ashby.
Your College
The College of Science and Mathematics ensures through its curricula and course offerings that students in all majors demonstrate an understanding of the continuing role of science and mathematics in human progress.
Business Concentration
- The Business Concentration provides students with the essential business skills for management, accounting, and marketing. Students gain the technical skills to address computing challenges as well as the administrative skills necessary to run a business.
Cybersecurity Concentration
- The Cybersecurity Concentration provides students a very attractive skillset to identify vulnerabilities, harden systems, and defend against attacks. Employers have confidence in these graduates to maintain and improve the security of essential business data and services.
Graphic Arts Concentration
- The Graphic Arts Concentration combines the technical skills of computer science with the artistic talents of the student. Students focus on digital and visual design, making them ideal candidates as web developers, user experience (UX) designers, or graphic interface developers. This concentration requires some classes to be taken on campus.
Applied Computing Courses
As an Applied Computing major, you’ll take courses like:
- Data Structure Analysis
- Principles of Marketing
- Mobile and Wireless Networks
- Network Security
- Database Management
- User-Interface Programming
Applied Computing Careers
Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths:
- Computer Programmer
- Website Creation
- IT
- Systems Administration
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assessment
- Software Development
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