INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Choose a different kind of IT degree — one that’s hands-on, convenient, & taught by industry professionals.
Program Highlights
- Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical projects covering database models, mobile applications, cloud
computing, and machine learning from day one. By graduation, you will have a complete
professional portfolio ready for job applications.
- Flexible Learning: Attend classes in-person or online. Whichever format you choose, you will receive
the exact same high-quality instruction and assignments. Plus, most classes meet just
twice a week from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to fit your busy schedule.
- Expert Faculty: LLearn directly from expert instructors who bring years of academic and industry experience to the classroom.
An electrical engineer and data scientist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Zahir
is a startup co-founder who has worked with tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and
Nortel Networks, as well as top academic institutions including the University of
Washington and the University of Ottawa.
What about certifications?
Some IT employers give more importance to certifications while others value academic degrees. BAS-ITAD students get both. As you complete the program, you can earn certifications in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and other areas.
Advisory Board
Our program is also guided by an exceptional advisory board of industry experts.
Faye Farhang-Hutsell is the Vice President of Product Marketing at TensorWave AI Cloud,
where she leads the product marketing charter, strategically crafting and executing
go-to-market campaigns that define the value of AI infrastructure for builders. Drawing
from her experience at Microsoft and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, she excels at architecting
positioning frameworks, value narratives, and market engagement that enable AI pioneers
to achieve scalable growth. Committed to modernizing infrastructure and simplifying
the cloud journey, she champions the strategic needs of AI builders. Faye holds a
Bachelor’s in Cellular Biology from the University of Washington and an MBA from
Syracuse University’s Whitman School, anchoring her leadership in both vision and
execution.
Shoresh Shafei, a Kurdish Iranian, received his Bachelor of Science in physics from
the University of Tehran. He continued his academic journey at Washington State University
(WSU), where he earned his PhD.
Dr. Ernst Henle earned his Ph.D. in biophysics from UC Berkeley, where he applied
physics, chemistry, and mathematics to medical research and investigated free radicals
and aging at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He transitioned into software
and machine learning by building computational models to interpret his experimental
data, steering him from academia into Silicon Valley.
Taylor Papke is an educator and technologist focused on applied computing, project-based
learning and workforce development. He teaches application development and leads project-based
initiatives that integrate AI, data systems and real-world industry collaboration.
His work focuses on preparing students with practical, workforce-ready technical skills.Application Process
Eligibility
Many of our students have completed an Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T), or equivalent degree, in Computer Science Information or Web Application and Cloud Developer.
If you have an Associate of Technical Arts (ATA), or similar, in a similar field of study to the one listed above, we encourage you to consult with the ITAD Program Manager to discuss whether additional courses are needed before applying.
College credit may be granted for prior learning assessment, such as passing a valid industry-recognized certification.
Have questions about eligibility? Talk with us!