University of Advancing Technology Online

Overview
University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a small private college focused exclusively on advancing and emerging technology disciplines. Its distance education arm, UAT-Online, offers completely online degrees in 20 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs, including Virtual Modeling & Design, Game Art & Animation, Advance Computer Science, Network Security, and Technology Forensics. Online students follow a standard assignment schedule that features a team-based approach and access to industry-standard toolsets and techniques to encourage development of the collaborative and creative skills necessary for the technology workplace. UAT-Online carries out the institution's mission to educate students in the fields of advancing technology through the convenience and prevalence of the Internet.

Student Appeal
Enrollees learn interactively, in short 5-week intensive courses that enable them to advance their career and expertise, at their convenience. A dedicated UAT-Online Team is available to support students through their educational experience until graduation. There are accelerated options for fast, timely degree completion. UAT-Online faculty receives extensive training to help students succeed in an online environment. During class sessions, instructors participate in online lectures and discussion groups and respond to online questions, as well as to emails and discussion threads. The online format is designed to engage participants in a way that ensures equal educational outcomes as on-campus students.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: Regional, HLC
  • Size: Small (Under 1,000 students)
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Flexible
  • Credit Options: Transfer

Programs Offered:
Bachelors Degree Required
  • Master of Science - Advancing Computer ScienceMaster of Science - Advancing Computer Science
    This program captures the fluid movement of software development to advance the field further through cutting edge research and applications. Prospective software developers learn new algorithmic structures, code metaphors and programming languages to create new architectures and paradigms in software design. Graduates are able to test strategies and methodologies to support model generation for computationally intelligent software components, integrate new programming languages into application development, and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages to traditional software development.
  • Master of Science - Emerging TechnologiesMaster of Science - Emerging Technologies
    Students of this program delve into Emerging Technologies/EmTech, which focuses on foreseeing, creating, and managing rapidly changing and emerging technology products and services. The curriculum provides literacy across six exciting and transformative technology clusters: Information Technologies, AI and Robotics; Physical Sciences, Engineering and Nanotech; Energy, Resources, and Greentech; Biotech, Medicine and Enhancement; Social, Economic and Political Technologies; Military, Security, and Transparency Technologies. Participants learn how to identify, forecast, and assess emerging technology opportunities and threats, to assess and improve your organization's innovation practice and culture, and to bring foresight to business strategy and planning teams. Graduates acquire the professional expertise to work in technology foresight, innovation or strategy roles within startup, corporate, nonprofit, consulting, government, military, security, assessment, policy, journalism, education and other organizations.
  • Master of Science - Game Production and ManagementMaster of Science - Game Production and Management
    In this program, students receive opportunities to analyze and produce complete works in the electronic gaming arena. They progress through curriculum designed to build leadership and production skills applicable to the gaming industry, enabling them to implement and maintain complete production pipelines. They will also evaluate recent trends in game technology, from critical studies to emerging genres and platforms, giving them a complete background to navigate the game industry and lead an effective production team. Graduates are capable of heading a project team from implementing design, documentation, development, testing, and on through to deployment.
  • Master of Science - Information AssuranceMaster of Science - Information Assurance
    Designed to create the next generation of "white hat" innovators, this Master's program presents the most current tools and skills redefining security information technology today. Featuring the flexibility for enrollees to study when and where their schedules best allows, the curriculum aligns the most forward-looking theory with clear industry standards and guidelines, preparing participants to become leaders in the field. Graduates often seek employment as managers, administrators, analysts, scientists, and researchers of computer and information systems.
  • Master of Science - Technology LeadershipMaster of Science - Technology Leadership
    This program offers skills for the professional moving into management and administration, prompting them to expand their skills into the business realm, enabling them to manage projects and collaborate with teams, be entrepreneurial and understand legal issues associated with business and technology. Students develop analyze and evaluate advanced functional and applicable technology leadership skills and understanding to succeed in a technology business, venture, and/or project. In addition, they analyze technology leadership challenges from the perspective of business managers, project managements, marketers, and executives engaged in strategic technology development. Graduates are equipped to engage execute, and excel in a global technology environment, while making a positive and productive impact in the dynamic field of technology and leadership.


UAT is accredited by the Higher Learnning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools http://www.ncahlc.org/

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