Program Outcomes

You will be able to:

• Apply fundamental programming knowledge and techniques to write software of varying complexities.
• Use standard data structures and algorithms within the software development process.
• Develop system-level software using operating system theories and concepts.
• Understand computer networks, protocols, and devices.
• Describe the professional, ethical, and social issues facing the computing field.

You will be able to:

• Analyze a problem and identify the computing-based solution.
• Design and create software to support the solution.
• Test software to ensure it meets standards and requirements.
• Document software and its development process.

You will be able to:

• Describe the features necessary to implement an effective comprehensive security plan for an organization.
• Utilize best practices in security engineering when developing software and managing data.
• Describe the privacy, legal, and regulatory requirements under which systems operate.

You will be able to:

• Apply agile and traditional project management processes when developing systems.
• Use systems-analysis tactics to solve a business problem.
• Describe the role and responsibilities of the functional areas of business.
• Understand change management tactics and how they relate to system implementation.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for implementing specific computing technologies.
• Recognize the role of IT in supporting organizational process and strategy.

You will be able to:

• Write, format, disseminate, and orally communicate technical materials.
• Help non-technical professionals visualize, explore, and act on technical information.
• Facilitate discussions through listening, questioning, and presenting.
• Collaborate towards a shared goal in a variety of environments, including virtual and multi-disciplinary.

You will be able to:

• Design and implement relational and non-relational database systems to support an organization’s information systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant data management issues.