Technology Development and Management A.A. Transfer Plan

Program Overview

This fully online Associate of Arts in Technology Development and Management program prepares students for careers in software or web development, programming, systems analysis, or quality assurance. It provides a foundation for students who plan to transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Development and Management degree program at SPC. The program consists of 60 credit hours, including 36 general education credits and 24 program-specific credits.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To prepare students for careers in software or web development, programming, systems analysis, or quality assurance.
• To provide a foundation for students who plan to transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Development and Management degree program at SPC.

Description:

• This program is offered as a Fully Online program.
• Students transferring to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Development and Management (TMGT-BAS) program at St. Petersburg College who have an AA degree must also complete 21 Technical credits.
A portion of these credits may be completed as part of the transfer plan subplan requirements.
• ALL courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".

Outline:

Program Content:

• Technology development and management concepts and principles
• Software development and programming
• Systems analysis and design
• Quality assurance

Program Structure:

• The program consists of 60 credit hours, including 36 general education credits and 24 program-specific credits.
• The program can be completed in two years of full-time study.

Course Schedule:

• The program is offered on a semester schedule.
• Classes are typically offered during the day and evening.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• TMGT-101 Introduction to Technology Development and Management
(3 credits)
• This course provides an overview of the technology development and management field, including the history, principles, and current trends.
• TMGT-210 Software Development and Programming
(3 credits)
• This course introduces the fundamentals of software development and programming, including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms.
• TMGT-220 Systems Analysis and Design
(3 credits)
• This course covers the principles of systems analysis and design, including requirements gathering, system design, and implementation.
• TMGT-230 Quality Assurance
(3 credits)
• This course introduces the principles of quality assurance, including testing, inspection, and risk management.

Assessment:

• Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, projects, and presentations.
• The grading criteria for each course is determined by the instructor.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their field.
• The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on labs.

Careers:

• Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Software development
• Web development
• Programming
• Systems analysis
• Quality assurance