The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Software Development program is designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.

The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree emphasis provides students with the knowledge to become part of a software application team that builds applications to solve industry needs. Students develop both the front-end graphical user interface (GUI) as well as the software code and back-end database for business applications.

The Software Development Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree includes general education credits, which broaden knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.

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Affordable & flexible learning options

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Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Systems Software Developer
  • Computer Programmers

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $62.10 per hour
Top earners: $82.18 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

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Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides.

Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

First Semester Course Options

Required: TLIT1005 

Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016

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For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.

Information Technology Management
AAS degree

Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma

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Network Management & Security
AAS degree, diploma

Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma

Faculty

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Jerry Kne
JKne@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

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The Anoka Technical College Software Development diploma program provides students with the basis to become a professional software developer.
The curriculum combines theoretical design and analysis instruction with extensive hands-on implementation practice using today’s hottest software development environments. Students learn the skills necessary to be successful business analysts and software developers.
Flexibleafforadable Blk

Affordable & flexible learning options

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Potential Jobs:

  • Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Systems Software Developer
  • Computer Programmers

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $62.10 per hour
Top earners: $82.18 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

Loading Program Details

Students can choose to complete any of Anoka Tech’s IT programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guides.

Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisor for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

First Semester Course Options

Required: TLIT1005 

Additional: BDAT 1005, ITEC 1003, ITEC 1011, ITEC 1016

VIEW COURSE SCHEDULE

For detailed questions about your program or to plan your long-term part-time sequence, reach out to the faculty advisor.

Information Technology Management
AAS degree

Business Data Analyst
AAS degree, diploma

IT Support
Certificate

Software Development
AAS degree, diploma

Web Design & Development
AAS degree, diploma

Faculty

photo placeholder
Jerry Kne
JKne@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Start Dates:

Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

Multiple start options each semester.

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763-576-7710

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