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The online Bachelor of Arts in Game Art & Animation provides knowledge of all levels of game development to create 3D art assets for multiple video game platforms. 

Students learn to incorporate the artistic principles used in 3D video games art asset creation such as color theory, lighting, shading, anatomy, life drawing, perspective, scene staging, modeling low polygon and high polygon, 3D mesh topology, texturing, rigging, hand key character and prop animations, as well as motion capture and facial animation.

An associate’s Business Technology degree online can provide an entry-level path for professionals to learn essential knowledge needed to manage administrative and technical operations. From entrepreneurial opportunities to large technic-centric organizations and industries, increase your financial, analytical and managerial skills. Learn how to develop software applications.

As part of this program, complete core credits, general education courses and major program credits. Choose from a number of electives to tailor your degree to your career goals. Credits earned from this program can also be applied to a bachelor’s degree in business technology.

The online BS in Business Technology degree program from the University of Advancing Technology is designed to prepare students for high demand technology management careers in today's technology-driven business world. The curriculum focuses on the areas of:

• Business Management
• Technology Product Development
• Project Management
• Process Innovation
• Project Innovation
• Global Business

The online Master of Science in Technology Leadership is designed for students to understand fully how the changing technology landscape affects the strategic planning of an organization.

This degree focuses on technology leadership and provides the skills and thinking needed to move into management and technology administration.

With this degree, graduates will be ready for collaborative and entrepreneurial projects in the business realm.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Game Design is the only fully accredited game design program that boasts connection to a full continuum of game development degrees including: 

• Game Design degree
• Game Art and Animation degree
• Game Programming degree
• Serious Game Simulation degree

Many students start as a Game Design major and then graduate with dual gaming degrees from our prolific suite of game degree programs.

The online Bachelor of Science in Advancing Computer Science immerses students in software engineering frameworks, combining the most current elements of a modern computer science degree.

Students will conceive, develop and deploy applications rapidly with the most modern software engineering frameworks and environments across a variety of emerging software engineering platforms.

The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Advancing Technology is an online computer information systems degree for those interested in solving complex problems by building software systems.  Through a program that compliments traditional computer science approaches to problem-solving, you will work with technologies that include big data analysis, voice recognition, simulation agents, and IoT devices.  Courses provide the fundamentals of general and applied artificial intelligence and then build on these to study natural language processing, machine learning, behavior simulation, and deep learning based upon big data sets.  

Students completing this computer information systems degree online will benefit from UAT’s Synchronic Learning model that is dedicated to forming an environment of innovation, promoting demonstrated mastery and job readiness.  You will solve real problems while completing internships, community projects, and apprenticeship experiences, all designed to prepare graduates for success in their careers.

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is an online data science degree from the University of Advancing Technology that is designed to produce graduates capable of using data to simplify processes, streamline production, and cultivate intelligence.  By teaching students the fundamentals of math, programming, and statistics, courses provide a foundation for machine learning, text analysis, natural language processing, and deep learning.  As a result, you will be able to use data in new ways, analyze big data and IoT, create new data-centric technology, and change how data is collected and understand.  

Students completing this data science degree online will benefit from UAT’s Synchronic Learning model that is dedicated to forming an environment of innovation, promoting demonstrated mastery and job readiness.  You will solve real problems while completing internships, community projects, and apprenticeship experiences, all designed to prepare graduates for success in their careers.

The online Bachelor of Science in Game Programming provides the skills needed to analyze and produce complete works in the electronic gaming arena, as well as build leadership, business, and production expertise applicable to the gaming industry. 

The video game production curriculum provides students the background and experiences necessary to navigate the game industry and lead an effective production team in either entertainment or serious based games.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Computer Interaction from the University of Advancing Technology is an online computer information systems degree that will help you better understand the technology that makes our lives easier.  Technology is used daily by most people, the interfaces and interactions used to keep people informed and connected.  Through this degree you will learn to design the interplay between us and computers that transforms the human computer interaction experience, ensuring that computers remain a tool that can be used to empower people and aid with human-to-human collaboration.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Novel uses of computer technologies in education
• Intelligent interfaces
• Virtual and augmented reality environments
• Wearable mobile and ubiquitous computing
• New I/O devices  

Students completing this computer information systems degree online will benefit from UAT’s Synchronic Learning model that is dedicated to forming an environment of innovation, promoting demonstrated mastery and job readiness.  You will solve real problems while completing internships, community projects, and apprenticeship experiences, all designed to prepare graduates for success in their careers.  Graduates will have the skills needed to work with the evolution of IoT and UX infused hardware, software, mobile, and more.

The University of Advancing Technology offers an online game design degree, the Bachelor of Science in Virtual Reality, that prepares students to tell stories in a new way and at a new level, in a virtual space.  Gaming technology and interactions are a part of our daily lives, in entertainment but also to design new products, simulate dangerous environments, interact with data, recreate experiences in ways that overlap or augment the real world, and more.  The curriculum teaches the tools used in serious games profession and develops mid-level programming and asset creation skill sets, including:

• Simulate Big Data
• Create Augmented Reality Apps
• Build Immersive Games
• Code to VR head gear and Motion Tracking
• Build Immersive Simulations

While learning how to apply the elements of the game creation process, you will take courses taught by faculty with extensive training in helping students succeed in an online environment.  Graduates are prepared to begin careers involving game-based technology as programmers, game designers, VR designers, and world builders.

The online Master of Science in Game Programming & Management provides the skills needed to analyze and produce complete works in the electronic gaming arena.

Students will also build leadership, business, and production expertise applicable to the gaming industry. 

The video game production curriculum provides students the background and experiences necessary to navigate the game industry and lead an effective production team in either entertainment or serious based games.

The Bachelor of Science in Network Security is an online information security degree from the University of Advancing Technology for those interested in protecting and defending commerce and personal information against online theft and corruption.  As businesses, organizations, and the government increasingly depend on technology and online security, there is a rapidly growing need for network security professionals who understand ethical hacking and are able to ensure information confidentiality, integrity, and availability.  The curriculum is a combination of software and network programming and network security analysis as students learn to use proactive techniques, such as defense-in-depth and layered security, to mitigate vulnerabilities in information systems and protect against exploitation.  Through this online cybersecurity degree, you will gain the latest skills and advanced network security tools as you gain the knowledge and tools provided through extensive training in network security programs and scripts.  Courses prepare students to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in cyber security. 

Focusing on ethical hacking, this online information security degree includes the following courses:

• Computer Forensic Essentials
• Reverse Engineering
• Security Essentials
• Foundations of Network Engineering
• Incident Response

Prepare to make a difference in digital data security with this online cyber security bachelor's degree. This program ensures graduates are ready to support the military, corporate, law enforcement, and legal communities in investigating and analyzing digital data. The focus is on teaching students about the highly technical and cutting-edge technologies affecting IT systems now and in the future.

Learn methods to obtain and document digital information, determine how information was compromised, trace attribution of malicious code, and reverse engineer data to develop mitigations and countermeasures. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to anticipate new technologies and become successful within the digital forensics environment.

Prepare to help safeguard confidential information with this online cyber security degree. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect the plethora of knowledge that organizations and businesses of all kinds now store using modern technology. Study:

• Investigation Procedures
• Introduction to Security Programming Techniques
• Security Assessment and Evaluation
• Impact
• Risk Analysis

The curriculum consists of four innovative, skills-based learning modules. Two of the modules are required, Cyber Security and Cyber Organization, while students choose their other two modules. Each module is a certificate that when combined comprises a final master’s degree.

Become a successful network engineer, system engineer, or network systems administrator with this online software engineering degree that is built on network and systems engineering concepts. With much of our lives dependent on the internet and data, this is an in-demand field of study. You will study such topics as:

• Routing
• Virtualization
• IP telephony
• Security concepts
• Cloud computing

Learn to design, implement, and maintain networked systems as you study secure network architecture and multi-platform systems administration.

This online software engineering degree is taught by expert faculty who use their knowledge to mentor their students. Benefit from a rich learning environment that is built around the Synchronic Learning pedagogy, which provides “a perfect blend of a classic and contemporary technology education.” Plus, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in your career while balancing your education, career, and other obligations.

Create the next generation of robotics with this rigorous online manufacturing engineering bachelor’s degree. It prepares students to design, engineer, and analyze advanced robotics technology and embedded systems. Built on a software engineering foundation, the curriculum teaches students to use digital hardware design, software programming, and digital and analog circuit design systems.  

This online computer information systems degree is taught by expert faculty who use their knowledge to mentor their students. Benefit from a rich learning environment that is built around the Synchronic Learning pedagogy, which provides “a perfect blend of a classic and contemporary technology education.” Plus, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in your career while balancing your education, career, and other obligations.

With much of our lives dependent on the internet and data, this is an in-demand field of study. Prepare to make a difference with this online software engineering degree that is designed to remove barriers and empower students’ paths. You will benefit from an intellectual atmosphere and an innovative culture. The curriculum consists of modules that are chosen by the student. These can be taken individually to earn a certificate or in a combination that leads to a master’s degree. Combine any four modules to craft a program that is best suited to your needs and career goals.

Benefit from a rich learning environment that is built around the Synchronic Learning pedagogy, which provides “a perfect blend of a classic and contemporary technology education.” Plus, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in your career while balancing your education, career, and other obligations.