Associate Of Science In Software Programming

ASSP

62 Credits, 2 Years

Available Classes

Day School/ Evening School

About the Programme

The Associate of Science programme prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the computer information systems development industry. The curriculum also prepares individual with the foundation for developing further skills in addressing complex programs, or to programmers who are seeking to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

The ASSP is geared towards students who wish to enter the field of computer programming. Students will learn to define, evaluate, recommend and apply solutions using a range of programming methods and languages for common business problems. In addition to their proficiency in the application of programming languages, students will also be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the application of operating systems and networking systems. Finally, on the technical side, students will develop the ability to analyze business processes for program development, and develop and present the project plans for development and implementation of a business system utilizing the formal phases of the systems development life cycle.

In addition to the hard, technical skills, the ASSP programme includes communication and business modules designed at developing those necessary success factors - the soft or personal skills such as working in teams, oral and written communication and problem solving. The individual will be better prepared and equipped to be effective in the workplace and prepared with the foundation necessary for pursuing further academic studies.

Professionally, the programme provides the skill-set for entry level jobs in computer programming; end-user support; systems analysis; and application design and development for desktops, internet web sites and databases.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as:

• Careers as Web Site Designers
• Mobile Applications Designers
• Database Designers
• Business Applications Programmers

Additional Benefit

Students successfully completing the programme may matriculate into the third year of one of our Bachelor Degree Programmes.

Entry Requirements

5 CXC Subjects (or GCE O-Levels, ULCI, SSC)

Subjects should include English Language and a numeric subject, see admissions for more details.