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Software Development

With the increased demand for computer software, employment opportunities are expected to grow at a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.

Some characteristics of professionals in the software development field include a deep and broad technical expertise, curiosity and intuition, the ability to learn quickly and self-manage, and strong communication skills.

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

With the increased demand for computer software, employment opportunities are expected to grow at a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.

Some characteristics of professionals in the software development field include a deep and broad technical expertise, curiosity and intuition, the ability to learn quickly and self-manage, and strong communication skills.

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Areas of Study
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MAJOR
  • Software Development
GRADUATE

The Integrated 5-Year MBA program is a 5-year fast-track program that culminates in graduates earning two degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Software Development
  • Master of Business Administration
Areas of Study
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Software Development Major for All Tracks

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses

  • 5-Year Programs
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives

Foreign Language Electives

Major Courses

AC 241 Principles of Accounting I
AC 242 Principles of Accounting II

BA 151 Introduction to Business

BA 319 Business Analytics 

BA 336 Business and Technical Writing

BA 353 Business Law

BA 430 Global Business

BA 454 Strategic Management

BA 460 Business Senior Seminar

CIS 101 Microcomputer Applications

CIS 301 Information Management

EC 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

EC 202 Principles of Microeconomics

FI 330 Principles of Finance

MGT 426 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

MKT 311 Principles of Marketing

MA 211 Elementary Statistics

MGT 321 Principles of Management 

DEV 201 Foundations of Software Development

CIS 265 Programming I

CIS 331 Computer Information Systems Internship I

CIS 365 Programming II

CIS 450 Project Management

DEV 220 Programming and Specialized Topics

DEV 330 Web Activity and Engagement

DEV 450 Web Development and Design 

Elective Choose one from MKT 228 or MKT 421 

AR 226 Introduction to Graphic Design 

MA 112 Precalculus Algebra
5-Year Programs
Common Professional Courses at Graduate Level
BA 530 Global Business

BA 554 Strategic Management

MGT 526 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
Graduate Courses 

FI 531 Financial Management

EC 502 Managerial Economics

AC 544 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making

BA 554 Strategic Management

BA 540 Business Communication

MKT 517 Marketing Administration

BA 530 Global Business

MGT 524 Organizational Theory and Behavior

BA 519 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling

MGT 526 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities

Program Benefits

  • Develop a strategic understanding of the entirety of new software development
  • Gain experience with front-end, back-end, database, and network solutions
  • The Integrated 5-Year MBA allows students to graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in software development and Master of Business Administration in just 5 years

Your Dream Job Awaits!

Software/ Web Developer

Cyber Security Consultant

Database Administrator

Computer Programmer

SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
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“The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects software engineering job growth to reach 22 percent over the next decade — faster than the average four percent. Software development requires a great deal of patience to learn, but once you get it, the rewards are there.”

Dr. Kathy Dunning Dean, School of Business Associate Professor of Accounting 251.442.2281 kdunning@umobile.edu

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