Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Web Development AAS

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Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Web Designers – Design and implement how websites look and work.  Specific skills include design-tools-of-choice, HTML, CSS and light JavaScript.
  • UI Designers – Design how the website will look and using design-tools-of-choice with light HTML/CSS skills.  This career is design only.
  • UX Designers – Focus on researching how people use a website.  They implement changes and test results for better user interaction.
  • Front End Developers – Construct webpages using technologies such as JavaScript and jQuery.  No design involved but may build on the design of a graphic web designer.
  • Back-End Developers – Focus on back-end work with programming languages specific to the web such as PHP, Ruby, Python, light JavaScript, etc.  Some design work, heavy on programming, security and structure.
  • Full Stack Development – Is a high end career.  Full Stack Developers work with a combination of front and back end design and development.

Course Requirements

Business and/or Accounting AAS

Accounting (A.A.S.)

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Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Certified Bookkeeper – Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
  • Office Manager – Supports operations by organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Accountant – Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Course Requirements

Business (ABUS) Program/Pathway

Business (A.A.S.)

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students for employment directly into the workforce of their chosen degree.  A degree in business leads to careers in Accounting, Consulting, Commerce, Business Administration, e-Business or e-Commerce, Finance, Marketing and Management.  Some people with a business administrative degree will choose to work in private retail or wholesale businesses while others will select government work.  Fierce competition is expected for highly competitive and peak-earning positions such as management consultant or business analyst.

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Computer Programming (A.A.S.)

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Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Computer Programmer – Write programs in a variety of languages, such as C++ and Java.  Test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.
  • Application Software Developer – Develop, create and modify general computer applications software of specialized utility programs.
  • Back-End Developer – Use server-side languages like PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, C++ and C# to build applications and tools like MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server to find, save or change data and serve it back to the front-end code.
  • Full Stack Developer – A combination of front and back end work.  High-end career.
  • System Software Developer – Research, design, develop and test operating systems-level software, compilers and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Course Requirements

Hotel and Restaurant Management (A.A.S.)

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Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Restaurant Manager – Pleases customers by providing a pleasant dining experience, manages staff and develops budgets.
  • Kitchen Director – Prepares meals by providing food preparation expertise, promoting and providing quality food serves, manages kitchen staff, budgeting and ordering supplies.
  • Hotel Manager – Serves guests by providing sleeping accommodations, food and beverage services, special event planning and directing staff.
  • Catering or Event Director – Assists clients to coordinate food, beverage and entertainment needs for special events.

 

Course Requirements

Microcomputer Business Application (A.A.S.)

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Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Front Desk Coordinator – Will be greeting and directing clients, some filing, data entry, and completing other various administrative tasks is required.
  • Receptionist/Secretary – Responsibilities include answering calls, directing information, mail, administrative typing, letters & correspondence, spreadsheets and CSI/MasterSpec specifications.
  • Administrative Assistant/Receptionist – Act as the Receptionist and first point of contact for all visitors.  Provide administrative support to members of the Senior Management team to include but not limited to: maintaining calendars, scheduling and organizing meetings, arranging travel and processing expense reports.  Order all office supplies and ensure supplies are appropriately stocked.  Coordinate and provide support on special events/projects.

Course Requirements

Network Administration (A.A.S.)

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A combination of general education classes, business skill development and core computer networking classes prepares you for continued education with your BAS degree at U of A South with enough involvement in the BAS program, classes will be taught on-line and at CAC, saving travel to the Tucson area.

Employment opportunities at the degree level

  • Help Desk Lead – Responsible for leading a team in analyzing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the computer system, terminal network, and peripheral equipment.
  • Network Administrator Assistant – Responsible for all aspects of system administration including networks, applications, database, and telecommunications by implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, usage monitoring, and the development of specialized system procedures.

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