Program Description
Students acquire Cloud computing skills in the Amazon Web Services Environment through hands-on practical experience and can prepare for AWS Certifications including Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, and Developer Associate.
This program is currently pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Career Information
Occupation
Computer Systems Analysts, Other Computer Occupations, Entry-level Software Developers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 50% nationally and 52% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $45,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 16
Estimated Program Cost: $3,084
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (16 Credits)
| CIST 2480 | AWS Cloud Foundations | 4 |
| CIST 2481 | AWS Cloud Architecting | 4 |
| CIST 2482 | AWS Cloud Developing | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | Cloud Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to develop an understanding of basic cloud computing concepts.
2. Graduates will be able to understand the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS.
3. Graduates will be able to develop applications with the AWS SDK using industry best practices.
4. Graduates will be able to troubleshoot various scenarios and automate deployments of networks and systems on AWS.