Applied Computing
You can expect employment opportunities in computer and information technology occupations to grow faster than all other occupations over the next decade, with median annual salaries of $91,250.1
When you apply for a degree or certificate at the College of Applied Science & Technology, you join the University of Arizona, a top 50 public university with the nation’s #7 online bachelor’s degree.
Our cloud computing degree focuses on the technical infrastructure related to virtualization and the leading cloud computing solutions, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. We also cover advanced security topics such as incident response, defense techniques, and penetration testing. Our program helps you quickly transition into a cloud computing career and lets employers know that you have the knowledge to tackle complicated infrastructure issues.
Our artificial intelligence degree focuses on AI concepts, including algorithm development and applying AI to practical, real-world problems. You will master concepts and technologies, including machine learning, statistical analysis, and data analytics. This emphasis area will prepare you to pursue careers in artificial intelligence research, AI development, software engineering, natural language processing, user experience, data analytics, and much more.
The Cloud delivers servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the Internet providing businesses with innovative solutions, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
Organizations are looking for ways to rapidly evolve critical information systems to serve customers better and compete more effectively in the global market. The DevOps emphasis grounds you in a deployment methodology that merges development, IT operations, and security teams into a single group to deploy code and provision infrastructure at higher velocity. With our DevOps degree, you’ll be ready to accelerate digital transformation at every stage of the value chain, including logistics, communications, and operations.
CAST offers an Applied Computing undergraduate minor and/or certificate. You will develop core skills to propel your career in the field of applied computing.
Learn to use computation and technology as universal tools to solve problems and design and build computer-based systems and digital artifacts.
Our information management degree focuses on the visualization, management, and analysis of digital information. You will master the foundations of database systems, web design, programming, data visualization, and analysis. These skills will help prepare you to pursue careers in high-demand fields ranging from database administration, data analysis and engineering, web development, and information architecture.
Our computer networking degree will equip you with the engineering and operational skills required to create, operate, and defend complex computing and information networks. The program curriculum includes theory, operational labs, modern network architecture, advanced routing and switching, systems administration, cloud computing, wireless networking, and network defense and security. Security is a prevailing theme across all of these areas of study. You will be ready to take on a wide variety of IT positions in the private, public, and government sectors.
Our software development degree prepares you with a strong foundation in computer programming, web development, and application development. You learn the fundamentals of software development, including object-oriented and system programming, modern operating systems, mobile app development, web programming, and secure computing. The emphasis prepares you for various positions, including software and web developer, data engineer, mobile app developer, and data analyst
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1 "Computer and Information Technology Occupations," Computer and Information Technology Occupations, Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics."