Coding. Programming. Big Data. Business Analytics. Bates teaches the job skills you need for the future. The Software Development program prepares students for entry-level software or database development positions with concentrations in business/data analytics or application programming. Instruction includes designing, coding, and implementing software applications in a variety of programming languages that are relevant now. Additionally, students build skills in problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork. If you are the type of person who revels in solving problems and is excited by the technological changes occurring daily, this is the career field for you.