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Devry University

St. Louis Park , Minnesota ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

The online Bachelor’s in Software Development degree program at DeVry University will teach you contemporary techniques and tools to create software applications. You’ll also learn how to manage and analyze data through our Tech Core curriculum, designed to help you build a foundation of interdisciplinary skills you’ll need for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy.

When you partner with DeVry to earn your online Bachelor’s in Software Development, you’ll explore real-world concepts and skills to guide your focus toward a specialty. Our experienced professors will help you gain a solid foundation of knowledge in operating systems, programming, hardware and connectivity. You’ll also develop an understanding of the professional, ethical, security and social responsibilities of creating and utilizing software systems.

Launch an in-demand career: Employment of software developers is expected to grow 21% nationally from 2018-2028,1 much faster than average. The median pay for software developers in 2018 was $105,590 per year.
Learn to manage and analyze data: Our Tech Core curriculum is designed to help you build a foundation of interdisciplinary skills needed for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy.
Learn from experienced professors: DeVry’s experienced faculty will help you gain a solid understanding of operating systems, programming, hardware and connectivity.
Develop a deep understanding: Explore the professional, ethical, security and social responsibilities of developing and managing software systems.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS
Customize your online software development degree program with one of our three specializations:

Software Design and Programming

Earn an online Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Software Design and Programming from DeVry University and dive deep into the world of software development. Learn about the design and creation of new applications and software packages from our experienced professors, who will teach you methods for building and testing in a variety of operating systems. DeVry’s program is anchored with Tech Core, a curriculum designed to teach you relevant skills in operating systems, programming, hardware, connectivity and security.

Big Data and Analytics

Our online Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Big Data and Analytics will help you develop the skills needed to address the complexity of examining large and varied data sets. Develop a well-rounded mastery of data acquisition, storage, interpretation and management. Gain an understanding of how predictive analytic measures and machine learning tools help drive quick decision-making.

Web and Mobile Application Development

With DeVry’s Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Web and Mobile Application Development, you’ll develop the skills and techniques needed to create effective websites and mobile applications. Our expert faculty will teach you about cross-platform operating systems, including how to incorporate your designs and applications into wearables, IoT and smart devices. Our online Web and Mobile Application Development Specialization program is built with Tech Core, a curriculum designed to help you build a foundation of interdisciplinary skills so you’ll be prepared for today’s Internet of Things (IoT) economy.

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Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

When you apply for a DeVry University career, you become part of an institution that dates back to 1931. Our colleagues are passionate about higher education and shaping the future of today’s learners. Whether you work at one of our nationwide locations, online or our headquarters in Naperville, IL, you will be a part of a diverse team that's united in the common effort of helping our students achieve their goals.

We invite you to explore our career opportunities and help make a difference in the lives of our students.

As you consider DeVry University jobs, here are a few important things to know:

BENEFITS
We offer a competitive benefits package that supports our colleagues and their families:

  • Work Life Balance: Vacation time, personal/sick time, paid holidays
  • Financial Security: 401k, voluntary disability and life insurance
  • Health & Wellness: Insurance options such as medical, dental, critical illness and accident
  • Flex Work: Flexible work hours and remote work arrangements may be available
  • Tuition Benefits: Colleagues and their immediate family members can take advantage of a significant tuition savings while pursuing a degree at DeVry University or its Keller Graduate School of Management

CULTURE
We embrace an approach called DeVry University Care: care of our students, our colleagues and ourselves. In our day-to-day work lives, we show care by going the extra mile for our fellow colleagues to inspire each other to bring our best to work every day. This translates into care for students by creating a positive environment where they can experience high-quality, personalized learning supported by outstanding service.

DIVERSITY
DeVry is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We believe diversity is essential to our educational mission and to the success of our community. We are committed to fostering a working environment where differences are respected, valued and embraced.

PSW Opportunity

Psw 3 yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

International applicants should obtain academic advising prior to enrolling to ensure you can retain nonimmigrant status while enrolled at DeVry.

Most DeVry locations are authorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to accept and enroll F-1 Visa students, and require international applicants to submit certain financial and academic documentation before you will be considered for admission. To be considered for admission to DeVry, and before an I-20 can be issued, you must:

  • Provide certified copies of acceptable documents demonstrating the required level of prior education
  • Provide a notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each semester and that a sponsor will provide all necessary living expenses for the international applicant (Form I-134 may be used)
  • Meet requirements for admission of nonnative speakers of English, if applicable (see below)
  • Meet all other DeVry admission requirements. International applicants residing outside the United States who must be accepted prior to entering the country must submit ACT/SAT scores, transcripts of prior college coursework or acceptable documentation of prior mathematics and overall educational performance deemed appropriate for placement into the intended program. DeVry-administered online math and verbal placement tests are available to international applicants who must test before entering the United States
  • Applicants should check with their consulate or embassy for other pertinent requirements
  • We are also authorized to accept and enroll international applicants who wish to transfer to DeVry from other U.S. institutions. In addition to providing the items listed above, transfer applicants must notify the current institution of their intent to transfer. We will communicate with the current institution and process the necessary immigration forms to complete the transfer.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All instruction and services are provided in English.

In addition to fulfilling all other admission requirements, if your native language is not English, you must demonstrate English-language proficiency. The English-language proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who meet one of the following criteria:

  • English is identified as the official/native language of the country in which the applicants completed all of their secondary education, or postsecondary, advanced or professional degree, as designated in the  CIA's World Factbook .
  • Applicants completed their secondary or postsecondary education in a country in which English is not the official/native language; however, English was the principal language of instruction at the institution4.

Applicants whose native language is other than English may also demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • Submission of a U.S. high school diploma or GED® certificate (completed in English)
  • Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution in which the language of instruction was English4
  • Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 12 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level (excluding remedial or developmental) courses with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution in which the language of instruction was English4
  • Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, 190 on the computer-based TOEFL or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL
  • Submission of an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
  • Submission of an overall score of at least 4.0 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam
  • Submission of an overall score of at least 58 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
  • Successful completion of an approved external Intensive English Program
  • Submission of documents demonstrating successful completion of a DeVry recognized intermediate-level English as a Second Language (ESL) course
  • Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-recognized post-secondary institution or community college:
  • The equivalent of DeVry's freshman English composition course, or
  • Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses
  • Documents verifying at least two years' service in the U.S. military
  • Having attained acceptable scores on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam5