Applications Development (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Applications Development offers theoretical and practical training aimed at developing professionals focused on technical areas with knowledge of business data management. It also fosters skills in application development, analytical problem solving, database management, computer networks and their security, and the use of tools to manage company information. The Program provides general knowledge of business organizations and promotes the development of skills that will enable the student to launch his own business or contribute to the success of his employer’s business.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Program Objectives
- Develop applications for computer information technologies.
- Use tools for effective business data management.
- Understand the basic concepts of computer networks.
- Master the development cycle of an application.
- Analyze, design and manage relational databases.
- Understand the basic process for starting a business.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills.
- Develop effective communication skills for a variety of audiences.
- Provide the student with an environment that integrates knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and social and ethical aspects of the discipline.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
This program is designed to develop the competencies that will allow students to:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- cross platform application development tools for desktops, Internet and mobile devices.
- the basic concepts of computer networks.
- the concepts of ethics and social responsibility of the discipline.
- database reporting tools.
- the basic concepts of computer security.
- the basic process for starting a business.
Skills
- Develop cross platform application tools for desktop, Internet and mobile devices.
- Analyze and design databases.
- Demonstrate mastery of the tools for the management and reporting of electronic data.
- Implement security concepts in the development of applications.
Attitudes
- Appreciate the ethical values that prevail in the development of applications.
- Acknowledge the importance of technology in society and in the country's economy.
- Acknowledge the importance of clients in an information system.
Requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Applications Development
| General Education Requirements |
45 credits |
| Major Requirements |
19 credits |
| Related Requirements |
53 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
120 credits |
General Education Requirements - 45 credits
Forty-five (45) credits are required as explained in the General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree section. Students in this program are exempt from taking the course from the category of Information and Computing (GEIC 1010). Students enrolled in this program will take GEMA 1200 of the Basic Skills Math category.
Major Requirements - 19 credits
Related Requirements - 53 credits