The BAS program with a concentration in software and computing systems is a 60-credit-hour degree designed specifically for students who have earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution in a computing area. Students are expected to have an AAS with course work in object-oriented programming, data structures, computer organization, and assembly language programming. to enroll in upper-division major courses. The program requires upper-division course work and laboratories, and culminates in a capstone senior project. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

The program exposes students to advanced concepts and critical thinking skills that prepare them for expanded career opportunities and professional advancement. Graduates from this concentration are prepared to work in systems administration and cybersecurity for internet and telecommunication companies, a wide variety of information technology providers, and information technology centers within most midsize to large corporations. Demand for graduates with these skills continues to rise even while the job market in many other areas is stagnant or declining. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Computer Network Architects not available Computer Systems Analysts Bright OutlookBright Outlook $78,770 Computer and Information Research Scientists $101,080 Computer and Information Systems Managers Bright Outlook 16.9% $118,010 Informatics Nurse Specialists Bright Outlook $78,770 Information Security Analysts not available Software Developers, Applications Bright Outlook $89,280 Software Developers, Systems Software Green OccupationGreen Bright Outlook $96,600 Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Bright Outlook not available