Learn to apply core software development knowledge, skills, and abilities developing cloud-based applications. Curriculum covers planning; evaluating; designing; and managing interactive, data-oriented, performance-optimized cloud-based applications that meet security standards. Upon program completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue careers as a cloud application designer and developer, software engineer, analyst, or to seek associated cloud application development certifications.
Learn to apply core software development knowledge, skills, and abilities developing applications for mobile platforms. The curriculum covers planning, evaluating, designing, and managing mobile applications for single-users to complex enterprises. Upon program completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career as a mobile application designer and developer, software engineer, or to seek associated mobile application development certifications.
Learn to apply core software development knowledge, skills, and abilities to developing desktop applications. Gain hands-on experience with programming languages and platforms. Curriculum covers planning, evaluating, designing, and managing data-oriented applications. Upon program completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career as a software developer, software engineers, programmer analyst, or to seek associated programming application development certifications.
Learn to apply core software development knowledge, skills, and abilities to developing Web-based applications. Curriculum covers planning; evaluating; designing; and managing interactive, data-oriented, Web-based applications that meet fundamental design standards. Upon program completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career as a Web application designer and developer, software engineer, analysts, or to seek associated web application development certifications.
Classes Start January 7th
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What You’ll Learn
Collect & Analyze User Requirements
Address industry needs by applying concepts and methods using
industry-standard tools and platforms.
Identify & Apply Software Architecture
Construct software to design specifications using modeling tools to create high-level designs.
Design User Interfaces
Translate user needs into system and software requirements to develop effective, engaging user interfaces.
Create. Code. Test.
Code using high-level programming language and execute testing and quality assurance activities in software development.
Design. Develop. Implement.
Develop software applications in one or more significant application domains.
Critical Soft Skills
Gain important soft skills—communication, collaboration, critical-thinking—to be an effective software development team member.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Select the emphasis that fits your career goals and aspirations.
Choose from one of these four emphases: mobile development, Cloud
application development, Web development, or programming and
application development.
Earn Free Exam Vouchers
Gain the skills and knowledge to sit for up to four CompTIA certification exams—and vouchers to take them for free.
Learn Agile Development
Gain skills to identify requirements; model and design software; and code, test, and assure quality using Agile methods.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and skills.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry
certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
process.
Low-Cost Gen Ed Courses
Our learning partner, Sophia Learning, offers self-paced, online
options for fulfilling bachelor’s requirements for only $329 per
course.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
Our online bachelor’s in software development incorporates several
industry-recognized certifications that can give the skills and
knowledge to compete in today’s job market.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| IT3349 | Intermediate Java Programming |
| IT4733 | Advanced Database Development |
| IT4772 | Software Design and Modeling |
| IT4774 | Software Construction |
| IT4776 | Software Testing, Security and Quality Assurance |
Earn an undergraduate
certificate in software development as you progress
through your program. This marketable credential helps validate the
knowledge you’ve gained.
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Writing Support
These skilled communicators offer free tutoring services and multiple
resources to sharpen your writing skills.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
Blogs for Software Development Professionals
Stay in the know about the latest software development trends.
Skills in Software Development
What are the desired skills and how do you build them?
So You Want to be a Mobile App Developer
Smartphones have changed the way we live. Be a part of this growing
trend with a career in mobile app development.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
software development degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Applications Developer
- Database administrator
- Information technology manager
- Java software developer
- Network engineer
- Programmer/Analyst
- Quality assurance analyst
- Software development engineer
- Software developer
- Systems administrator
- Systems analyst
- Web developer
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Computer systems service
- Community or technical college
- Financial institution
- Government - local, state, federa
- Hospital
- Insurance carrier
- Land-based or online college or university
- Management, scientific, and technical consulting service
- Manufacturing
- Software publisher
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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