Software Development Bachelor's Degree

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Power Your Future in Technology

If you’re looking to enter the ever-evolving tech field in this digitally driven world, increase your visibility into one of our three specializations in software development. With our fully online Bachelor’s Degree program curriculum rooted in software programming and development, you’ll be able to hone your software development skills by learning programming in Python, Linux Operating Systems, and SQL - while training on the professional, ethical, security and social responsibilities of developing and utilizing software systems. This program was developed to provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to systematically create software products used in many applications that will help set you up for success in your area of interest. Learn from anywhere, anytime.

At DeVry, technology is at our core and we will help you prepare for a future in this fast-growing field.

Choose the Path That's Best for You, With the Right Specialization

Learn to Build Software and Apps.

Learning programming languages is similar to learning a foreign language. Our experienced professors will teach you methods for building and testing languages in a variety of operating systems, while helping you to develop a detailed understanding of the material. Through our online courses, you can learn to prepare yourself for real-world applications by developing the skills you need to build and maintain software products in typical business environments. You’ll also learn about web architecture and database structures to store and share software.

Graduates of our Software Design and Programming Specialization may consider careers such as:

  • Scientific Software Programmer

  • Software Application Developer

  • Software Developer and Programmer

  • Software Programmer and Analyst

  • Software Systems Developer

  • Web Developer and Programmer

You can earn your Bachelor's Degree in Software Development with a specialization in Software Design and Programming in as little as 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule* or 4 years with a normal schedule** —or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
**Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

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Pursue Your Interest in Software and Problem Solving.

Do you like to analyze information and examine large and varied data sets to uncover hidden patterns? Take your interest a step further by learning the mastery of data acquisition, storage, interpretation and management in order to understand predictive analytic measures and machine learning tools. You’ll use these skills to learn how to develop quick decision-making across multiple industries.

Graduates of our Big Data and Analytics Specialization may consider careers such as:

  • Data Analyst

  • Database Developer

  • Data Modeler

  • Data Scientist

  • Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Database Manager

  • Data Architect

  • Data Warehouse Manager

You can earn your Bachelor's Degree in Software Development with a specialization Software Design and Programming in as little as 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule* or 4 years with a normal schedule—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
**Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

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Create Online and Mobile User Experiences.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making an app or had ideas to improve a technical user experience, consider our Web and Mobile App Development Specialization as part of your Software Development Bachelor’s Degree. During your online courses, you’ll learn to sharpen your software development skills by creating online and mobile user experiences by building effective websites, website navigational models and responsive web content. You’ll also learn about cross-platform operating systems, including how to incorporate your designs and applications into wearables, IoT and smart devices.

Graduates with our Web and Mobile Application Development Specialization may consider the following careers:

  • Mobile Device Software Developer

  • Software Application Developer

  • Software Developer – Web Portals or e-Commerce Applications

  • Software Game Developer

  • Software Systems Developer

  • Web Program Analyst

You can earn your Bachelor's Degree in Software Development with a specialization Software Design and Programming in as little as 2 years and 8 months with an accelerated schedule,* in 4 years with a normal schedule—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
**Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

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Learning Experience

The Right Degree Starts with the Right Computer.

As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop that is compatible with the engineering and networking software used in your courses.1 It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.

It’s portable so you can take it anywhere, powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all your DeVry classes.

Get Real-World, Hands-On Experience

Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems. Use real-world applications that employers are utilizing in business and prepare to pursue your future career.

What to Choose

Choose one of three specializations

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Explore our three online specializations to find the one that best suits your interests. If you’re unsure which to pursue, you can choose the path that most interests you at a later date by opting for the Undecided Path.2

Reimbursement

Certification Exam Reimbursement

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Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications. Students can speak with their professors for more information.

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1 As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Cybersecurity and Networking, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.

2Students can start the program in “Undecided” status. Students must declare a specialization before the completion of 60 credit hours.