California Institute of Applied Technology

Applied Bachelor's Degree in Software Development, Data Analytics Concentration

Program Eligibility

To ensure the best completion outcomes, CIAT delivers this degree using a 2 + 2 approach, facilitating students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics or Associate of Applied Science in Software Development prior to taking upper-division courses.

• Prior industry experience needed: None – beginners welcome!
• Prior industry certifications recommended: N/A

A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students

Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.

Don’t put your career on hold. Join hundreds of CIAT students thriving in online IT and coding courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career in tech.

Live classes are scheduled two nights per week, from 6pm to 10:30pm PST Mondays & Tuesdays, or Wednesdays & Thursdays.

*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.

Step 1: Choose Associate Degree Path

Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics

• Data Fundamentals Part 1
• Data Fundamentals Part 2
• Python Fundamentals
• Python Fundamentals, Part 2
• Introduction to Databases Part 1
• Introduction to Databases Part 2
• Introduction to Data Visualization Part 1
• Introduction to Data Visualization Part 2
• Introduction to Tableau
• Introduction to Power BI
• Project Fundamentals
• Project Fundamentals Part 2

Associate of Applied Science in Software Development

• Python Fundamentals, Part 1
• Python Fundamentals, Part 2
• Web Dev with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Part 1
• Web Dev with JavaScript and jQuery Part 2
• Object-Oriented Data Structures using Python, Part 1
• Object-Oriented Data Structures using Python, Part 2
• Web Application Development with PHP and MySQL Part 1
• Web Application Development with PHP and MySQL Part 2
• Linux Operating System Administration and Shell Scripting
• Windows PowerShell
• Foundations of Software Engineering, Part 1
• Foundations of Software Engineering, Part 2

General Education Courses

• English Courses
• Math Courses
• Psychology, Sociology or Economics
• Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Step 2: Bachelor's Degree

Technical Courses (Core)

• Application Security
• Java Programming
• SQL and Database Management
• Cloud Applications and Computing
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 1)
• Cisco DevNet Associate (Part 2)

Technical Courses (Data Analytics)

• SQL Programming Part 1
• SQL Programming Part 2
• Power BI Part 1
• Power BI Part 2
• Tableau Desktop Part 1
• Tableau Desktop Part 2
• Data Analytics Senior Project

General Education Courses

• Literature and the Art of the Narrative
• Technology, Society and Culture
• Professional Practice in Ethics
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Career and Technology

Tips for Success

What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.

• Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.
  You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule.
• Be an active participant in your education.
  Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team.
• Attend the live classes.
  Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings).
• Ask for help.
  Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept.
• Embrace failure.
  Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.

Languages & Platforms You’ll Learn

Follow a structured training path that will help you build a strong set of coding and data fundamentals. Put your skills to work to build your coding portfolio while you earn your Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics degree. Below are the coding languages we offer courses for. Click to “View Courses” to see all our programming language courses.

• Python
• CompTIA Data+
• CompTIA Project+
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Bi
• Tableau
• SQL

Data Analytics Career Opportunities

The Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development is designed to give students the most direct and comprehensive path towards a career in business and data analysis. Successful graduates will gain solid exposure to coding languages, database platforms and mobile app development frameworks most demanded in the industry. CIAT’s Applied Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development – Data Analytics Concentration will help prepare you for potential roles such as:

• Systems Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Data Visualization Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Analytics Manager

CIAT Career Services

When it comes to taking the steps to prepare for your dream job, CIAT will be there to help you every step of the way. Our extensive career services focus on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for a career in the growing tech industry.

• Career Coaching
• Technology Workshops
• Resume Editor
• Mock Interviews
• LinkedIn Optimization
• Personalized Career Services Support
• Career Fairs
• Volunteer Opportunities