About the course

Computer Application Development enables students to become developers who can deploy appropriate technology to solve problems in businesses and organizations. Individuals with strong backgrounds of technical and analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and project development knowledge are in demand as the information needs of the world continue to grow. Majors can go on to pursue careers as web developers, database application developers, enterprise application developers, and general application programmers.

　　A student graduating from this program will have the ability to:

　　write programs, working either independently or in groups, using different modern high-level and special-purpose languages (including object-oriented language, client-server web programming language and SQL) to implement desired needs.

　　use state-of-the art tools and technologies and best programming practices and standards in the development of applications.

　　use current computing knowledge, techniques, skills, and software tools to analyze a problem, determine and document user needs, create an effective project plan, and document program design and implementation.

　　effectively add a solution into an already-existing user environment.

　　better assimilate into professional working environments and conduct themselves professionally.

　　engage in continuing professional development, including the learning of new general-purpose and special-purpose programming languages independently.

　　analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Mankato
Fall (August), 2024	Mankato
Spring (January), 2025	Mankato
Fall (August), 2025	Mankato
Spring (January), 2026	Mankato

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Minnesota State University - Mankato

Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years) and be eligible into the universities in their home countries.

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 61 or better

　　IELTS academic test score of 5.5 or better

　　TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) score of 500 or better

　　To be eligible for acceptance to the Computer Application Development major, students must apply for admission to Minnesota State University, Mankato. To be admitted to the program students must satisfy the following requirements:

　　The student must have already completed an AS or AAS at an accredited school in computer science, information technology or related area with a GPA of at least 2.5.

　　Completion of at least a year of programming courses equivalent to IT 210 and IT 214, with a GPA of 3.0 or above in these courses.

　　At least 45 credits of technical course work.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　The next application deadline is 16 November 2024

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Minnesota State University - Mankato. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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