Bachelor of Science in
Software Development

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Hey, coding geeks and software superheroes! Ready to unleash your programming prowess and rock the tech world like a boss? The hands-on program at USV is just the <br/> you need.

PROGRAM AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE

We’re not about sitting in boring lectures. Get ready to dive headfirst into real-world projects that teach you the technical skills to conquer any industry, role, or framework. It’s time to code like a champion and create solutions that’ll leave everyone in awe.

But that’s not all. We’re all about collaboration and creativity. You’ll team up with other majors, working on projects for top creative tech companies. Stay ahead of the game and ride the wave of industry trends and practices. Our industry-trained professors will mentor you and make sure your unique talents shine. They’re here to guide, push, and enhance your curriculum to suit your superpowers.

Say goodbye to overcrowded classrooms. With smaller class sizes, you’ll get the personalized attention you deserve. Our real-world learning approach will have you learning faster than ever before.

So, if you’re ready to geek out, collaborate, and unleash your coding wizardry, join us at USV.

Software Development Degree Course Highlights

Apply software engineering concepts and sound reasoning to develop and deploy technical solutions for software solutions.

Evaluate computing resources and technologies in order to design and develop software solutions.

Create optimal solutions using algorithms and software methodologies.

Acquire and develop new knowledge independently by conducting research and applying critical thinking.

Work proficiently with diverse groups in collaborative project teams.

Successfully transform real-world customer specifications into software requirements and deliver a working solution.

Software Development Degree Outcomes

Identify, interpret and apply key STEM concepts and solve engineering problems.

Acquire and develop new knowledge independently by conducting research and applying critical thinking.

Demonstrate an ability to design and develop software or hardware systems.

Demonstrate effective collaboration in engineering or multidisciplinary team projects.

Create optimal solutions for computer-based software systems using advanced concepts or algorithms and computer science theory.

Successfully transform real-world customer specifications into software requirements and deliver a working solution.

USV graduates will be able to communicate professionally, accurately, and persuasively through both written and oral modalities. (Written and Oral Communication).

Alumni in Progress

USV Software Development Degree alumni have gone on to work at some of the most prestigious tech companies in various industries.

Software Development Student Work

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Potential Software Development Career Opportunities

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  • Application Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Software Development Analyst
  • Software Development Manager
  • Software Tester
  • Web Developer
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USV's Learning Approach

At USV, full-time students take 3 courses per term versus the traditional 4 courses per term. Why is this important to our students? Our learning approach allows our students to have improved retention and increased engagement of course material, better work-life balance, reduced stress, and a more successful path to graduation. 

That’s the USV difference.

The University of Silicon Valley:
The USV Difference

3 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

Cognitive

  • Deeper learning.
  • Improved retention and increased engagement with material.

Well-Being

  • Reduced stress and a better schoolwork-life experience.

Success

  • Better opportunity to complete your degree and be prepared for employment opportunities. 
Other Universities:
The Traditional Approach

4 COURSES / TERM
(12 Credits)

More courses means the possibility for more stress, less time for hobbies or other responsibilities, and a greater effort to retain course material.

Students may not graduate on time or be as successful in their classes. 

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Real World Learning.
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USV’s DataWorX Studio partners you with an actual Silicon Valley tech company to support identifying and solving real-world, open source software issues. If your solution is accepted, you are recognized as a contributor to the open source software. DataWorX gives students the opportunity to network, connect with mentors, and collaborate with others. 

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