Online Web Services Degree :: Accredited Universities

The programmes focus on the methodologies and technologies in software engineering and web application development that address challenges faced by companies in today’s volatile markets. Students learn how to design and build applications that are modelled at high levels of abstraction addressed to business needs using state of the art development techniques and system architectures such as Service-oriented Computing and Web 2.0.

Students also engage with migration of legacy applications to modern system architectures. The courses are also offered as a PG Certificate and on a module basis as CPD to enable junior level employees and graduates as well as IT professionals to learn about the state of the art or to acquire a broader perspective of a specific topic and influence strategic decisions

Entry Requirements

For junior-level employees or recent graduates – a good second-class honours BSc degree or qualification of equivalent standard recognised by the University in a subject with a substantial element of Computing. For IT professionals, applications will take into account the number of years of experience.

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The Master of Arts in Family Community Services, is a collaborative, multi-institutional program offered totally online. This degree is designed to provide a research-based perspective to understand individual, family, interpersonal and community dynamics across the lifespan. Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design, implementation, sustainability, and leadership and management of family and community services programs.

The College of Social Science, in collaboration with The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GPIDEA), offers this program with all course work delivered via the Internet/World Wide Web by faculty from multiple land-grant universities: Michigan State University, Kansas State University, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Oklahoma State University, and South Dakota State University.

Students will earn this degree from their home institution while also enrolling for courses at other participating institutions.

Entry Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Provide proof of English proficiency (sent directly from the testing agency) if your first language is not English (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT, or MELAB accepted). MSU's TOEFL and SAT code is 1465.

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Focus your BS in Information Technologies with our online web design and development concentration. The online web design degree teaches students about the technical aspects of the web and how to leverage applications and data to create compelling online user experiences.
In the online web design and development degree program, you’ll study the issues and challenges of creating and maintaining websites, UX design and interface usability, and how to maximize the effects that online applications and websites have on public and private companies, government and municipal agencies and nonprofit organizations.

What You’ll Learn
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The web design degree offers a depth and breadth of knowledge found only in focused IT programs. You’ll create interactive webpages and configure mobile development environments to build basic applications for mobile devices. You’ll also explore the challenges of creating user-friendly mobile apps and the principles, techniques and implications of e-commerce.

Where You Can Go
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs available for web developers is projected to increase by 20 percent by 2022*, making it one of the fastest growing occupations. As the amount of data, the number of Internet users and the number of online services increase, so will the need for web administrators and developers. An information technology degree that concentrates on web design and development will position you well for a variety of jobs, including:

Web architect
Web designer
Web developer
Webmaster

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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Design and develop the behind-the-scenes code and programming of a wide variety of websites and web-based services with a web design master’s degree

Develop websites, web applications and methods for driving traffic to websites. Learn how people actually use the Internet and apply it to your strategic development planning. Examine how to collect statistics on website usage, and how demographic and other data can be implemented to improve site functionality and popularity.

Then, take your highly sought-after new skills to a variety of business settings, including marketing departments, design firms, advertising agencies and others who rely on web design experts.

Concentration Outcomes

In addition to the skills you’ll gain as a master’s in web design graduate, SNHU’s Web Design concentration helps you:

- Utilize appropriate tools and technologies to construct interactive websites

- Recommend plans to drive traffic to websites using web analytics

- Alter the interface design of websites using guidelines for identifying design problems and strengths, usability assessments and best practices for common functions such as web navigation, menus, scrolling, graphics and icons

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Cyber threats and cybersecurity are increasingly critical areas of focus for the U.S. government, with the Department of Homeland Security serving as the coordinating agency. If you are a computer and information systems specialist looking to advance your career, or to move into the government or private sector supporting government initiatives, you may want to consider Penn State's Information Security and Forensics option in the online intercollege Master of Professional Studies (iMPS) in Homeland Security. As a graduate of the program, you can build your understanding of the theories, skills, and technologies associated with:

- information security and assurance
- cyber and network security
- cyber threat defense and forensics
- intelligence analysis
- risk assessment, mitigations, and resiliencies
- security policy development
- privacy protection and assurance
- security audit and compliance
- emergency and security management across multiple venues

Why Penn State for Your Information Security Education?

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Penn State as a "National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education." The designation demonstrates Penn State's commitment to academic excellence in information security and assurance education. Students attending Penn State may be eligible to apply for scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service Program.

Penn State offers an online Information Systems Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate. Credits earned in the certificate may be applied toward the Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security — Information Security and Forensics option. Please consult with an academic adviser.

Who Should Apply?

The Information Security and Forensics option is open to candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline, including applied mathematics, computer information systems, computer science, information sciences, engineering, information systems, statistics, or related fields. Students with sufficient background gained through work experience or professional training in information technologies, such as networks, web services, and database development, will be considered for admission to the program.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

This option prepares graduates to work in areas such as information assurance engineering, catastrophe risk management and analysis, computer systems security analysis, information security/digital forensics, intelligence analysis, and systems integration and networks.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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