- Be one of the few. Converse is one of only a handful of universities in the state to offer a Minor in Applied Computing.
- Earn more. Employers urgently need well-rounded people who understand digital culture. These people will land jobs and be well paid for their knowledge.
- Break the glass ceiling. You will stand out in what is currently a male-dominated field.
- Stay a step ahead. Technology continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of our lives. Develop your skills and you’ll stay on the cutting edge.
- Seize opportunity. The critical shortfall of tech-savvy talent opens up an opportunity for you to secure a lucrative career.
Applied Computing – Web Design
Minor in Applied Computing with a web design track at Converse to increase your odds of landing a lucrative job on graduation – regardless of your major.
Converse’s Applied Computing minor with a web design track will show you how to apply computer science skills to areas including data analytics, app design, cybersecurity, networking and more.
As computing transforms the ways in which we live and think, hybrid disciplines are emerging that combine computing with a more traditional discipline: digital studies, digital art, digital music, web entrepreneurship, and so on. The minor in applied computing is designed for students who wish to explore one of these new fields in combination with a more traditional major.
Technology has become a primary driver of nearly every industry. Employers are searching for tech-savvy graduates who understand how to leverage the power of technology to solve problems in their chosen field of study. So go ahead – make yourself indispensable.
Program Offered
- Minor in Applied Computing – Web Design Track
About Applied Computing
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina alone will need to fill 60,000 IT jobs in the next decade. There aren’t enough South Carolina graduates with IT skills to meet that demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also predicts careers in computer and design-related services to grow at an average annual rate of 6.1 percent nation-wide. Computer skills are increasingly important in every area in our economy.
A minor in Applied Computing with a Web Design Track will help you stand out to employers in every industry who will value your ability to use technology to solve problems in your chosen field.
