Digital Media and IT - Computer Software Development at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

The Digital Media and IT (DMIT) program is multi-disciplinary in its approach. Spanning a range of career opportunities from business analyst to visual designer, this innovative program allows students the ability to meet industry demand while developing skills aligned with their individual talents and inclinations.

In the Computer Software Development emphasis, students will learn how to design and implement scalable software application solutions, including how to develop, test, document, deploy and support their software. The courses in this area of emphasis include instruction in various programming languages and tools to support software development, including Oracle, C#, Java, SQL, .NET, JavaScript and PHP.

These courses will show students how to:

• write, test, debug, implement and maintain computer software programs
• design, create, and maintain databases utilizing industry best practices, including Structured Query Language (SQL)
• develop web applications
• generate system deliverables using various System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• develop native iOS applications
• develop native Android applications