Software Development Degree

Overview

About the program

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; acquire application development skills; work with development tools to create programs that can be used locally, on a computer network, and accessed via the Internet; learn basic database design techniques.

Program format(s)

Students enrolled in this program will take traditional, 16-week classes each semester.

Degree option

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core programming and applications classes with business, communications, management, and general studies courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Qualifying students enrolled in Information Technology programs that offer an Associate Degree at MTC can receive up to $1500 per year with this first-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees.

Certificate option

Mixture of core programming and applications classes with business, communications, management, and general studies courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Learn how to build the computer applications that businesses require to present information to both employees and customers in an easy-to-use manner; acquire application development skills; work with development tools to create programs that can be used locally, on a computer network, and accessed via the Internet; learn basic database design techniques.

Qualifying students enrolled in Information Technology programs that offer an Associate Degree at MTC can receive up to $1500 per year with this first-dollar scholarship covering tuition and fees.

Occupational Certification Opportunities

CompTIA IT Fundamentals
CompTIA Security+

Learning Outcomes

Develop GUI based applications that utilize standard Windows controls, database access, and error handling.
Create web applications that allow users to create, retrieve, update, and delete data stored in a database.
Design and develop mobile applications.
Analyze and develop object-oriented based applications.
Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
Build software applications using programming languages.
Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
Create business impact analysis statements, business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used and possible security issues.
Install, configure, and use various operating systems.
Identify legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
Apply project management techniques including project charter, time, risk, change management, budgeting, and team dynamics.
Develop a database for data management, perform CRUD operations (Create, Retrieve, Update, Delete), and present data analysis visually.
Communicate effectively both written and orally. 
Solve problems using mathematics. 
Solve problems through analysis, creativity, and synthesis to make informed decisions. 
Demonstrate good work habits, effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism. 
Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks. 
Exhibit respect and sensitivity for individual and institutional differences.

Career Opportunities

Consultant
Systems Development
Technical Support
Information Systems Manager
Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Web Developer

Application Requirements

Completed MTC Application for Admission.
Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.