Business Technology | Career in Computer Science
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Associates of Science Degree: Business Technology
Careers with a Business Technology Degree
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts a promising job outlook for those entering this field. While in today’s competitive job market a degree does not guarantee employment, here are some of the career paths that many professionals pursue with a degree in Business Technology:
- Quality Assurance Professional
- User Experience Designer
- Data Analyst
- Software developer
- Cyber Security Analysts
- Product Manager
- Systems Analyst Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Support Specialist
- Programmer Analyst
- Systems Manager
- Account Executive
- Process Manager
- Information Resources Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Computer Programming
Associates Degree in Business Technology Program Details
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Associate of Science Degree: Business Technology
This two-year program will enable students to develop the character and skills necessary for combining theory and practice in computer usage, programming, and maintenance. This associate’s degree can lead students to jobs in information technology fields as well as continuing education in the computer sciences. The high demand in both industry and in ministry opportunities to help build and create web sites, mobile applications, and social media platforms makes this degree a wonderful option for students seeking to help ministries of all kinds.
All graduates of this program should be able to:
- Demonstrate Christian principles, values, and responsible stewardship in life and work; and
- Demonstrate appropriate skills in computer programming, networking, using windows and unix systems, building and designing software projects.
Requirements: 65 hours, with a 2.00 g.p.a. in all segments of the degree.
(1) Theological studies, 16 hours:
- BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
- BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
- BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
- IDS 1902. Christianity, Culture, & Worldview, 2 (for content purposes, this is shared w/ A/S)
(2) Arts and Sciences, 27 hours:
- BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
- ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
- HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization, 6
- IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
- IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
- MAT 1101. College Algebra (or higher), 3
- PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness, 2
- SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
- SSC 3101. Marriage and the Family, 3
(3) Business Technology, 22 hours:
- CPS 1120. Introduction to Computer Science, 3
- CPS 1122. Computer Science I, 3
- CPS 2111. Computer Science II: Data Structures, 3
- CPS 2171. Introduction to Computer Architecture, 3
- CPS 2212. Object-oriented Programming, 3
- CPS 3602. Introduction to Operating Systems, 3
- MAT 2301. Discrete Mathematics, 4
Meet your Faculty
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2017
Master of Science in Computer Science, Franklin University, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Franklin University, 1995
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Franklin University, 1987
Associate of Science in Computer Technology, Franklin University, 1987
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