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Accreditation
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associates, Bachelors and Masters Degrees.
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Bachelor of Information Technology Degree : Programming
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The main objectives of the BIT Programming degree are to prepare students to: Build a dynamic user interface and content using data driven objects; Extract, modify and insert data through a web interface; Apply project management principles to software projects; Use the requirements process to develop software specifications; Employ design architecture to design software; Write test plans and test cases; and Develop test documentation.
The courses required to complete the Bachelor of Information Technology Degree with a concentration in Programming include:
- Web Application Development
In this course students learn the fundamentals of web-based applications. They are exposed to the principles of client-side and server-side applications, including the design of user interfaces and back-end logic as well as the role of databases in such applications.
- Software Engineering
In this course, students will explore software engineering methodologies and models. This course offers an overview of the software process, Software Development Life Cycle, and project management.
- Software Testing
Students will examine software testing and its management. The phases of testing will be discussed along with testing documentation.
- Concepts in Information Technology
This conceptual course provides an overview of information technology. Students will examine computer systems, hardware, programming languages, databases and the relationships between them.
- Introduction to Networks
This course provides students with a conceptual overview of networks. Network communication is presented at the conceptual level via OSI reference model, and then at a practical level with TCP/IP.
- Programming Concepts
Students examine programming concepts and apply constructs such as control structures, arrays, functions, and procedures.
- Application Development
In this course students learn how to develop graphical user interface applications using a disciplined coding style, including documentation and implementation standards.
- Relational Database Management System Implementation
This course examines RDBMS concepts, relational database theory, and implementation of database systems. Emphasis will be placed on the concepts of database design, data storage, querying, and retrieval.
- Data-Connected Applications
In this course students will build upon their database and programming skills to construct distributed dynamic data connected applications
- Analytical Approaches to Information Technology
This capstone course presents key topics in information technology management, such as project management, team development, quality assurance and standards.
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Education Resources
Earn Your Degree Online
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Address:
5550 Prairie Stone Parkway Suite 400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Delivery Format:
Our virtual campus provides students with a rich learning environment. Classes are delivered in a multi-media format. You'll have access to the Virtual campus 24 hours a day whether you choose to pursue your studies while traveling, at work, or at home.
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Technical Requirements:
AIU Online can check your computer remotely to ensure you have all the plug-ins needed.
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Geographic Restrictions:
None.
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On-Campus Requirement:
None.
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Calendar Type:
Programs begin every 5 weeks.
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