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Program Outcomes

The University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing program prepares IT professionals to transform computer science from theory to practice and solve the everyday technical issues that organizations face.

Upon completion of your bachelor’s degree, you will possess the following IT skills and abilities:

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.

Enrollment advisers are available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. 

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Make Things Possible

In nearly every industry, businesses can no longer operate without skilled, perceptive IT professionals to drive process and create connections. With the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing, you can be the problem solver who makes things possible -- for your company and your career.

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