May 22, 2024

Ferris State digital media software engineering online curriculum rated among nation’s best by University HQ

Visual Data Analytics classroom photo at Ferris State University — Ferris State’s Digital Media Software Engineering program was saluted by University HQ, an independent education organization. The Ferris State program ranked among the Top 15 Online Bachelor's Degree programs for a second consecutive year. The pictured image is from a Visual Data and Analytics class.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. —

Ferris State University’s Digital Media Software Engineering curriculum was highlighted by University HQ, an independent education organization, which ranked the program in its Top 15 Online Bachelor's Degree programs for a second straight year.

Ferris State ranked fifth for learning based on Ferris State’s main campus in Big Rapids.

Assistant professor Mohamed Abusharkh, program coordinator for this School of Digital Media curriculum, said the university has made the program available online since 2019, around a decade after establishing this degree track at the Ferris State-Grand Rapids campus.

“Having our base in Ferris State’s Center for Virtual Learning is a great asset for all our students, ushering in a new era of collaborative opportunities with our peers in the School of Digital Media,” Abusharkh said. “A vast majority of the students in our program take their classes online, opting for asynchronous or real-time participation in a curriculum that prioritizes software building skills. We also offer our entire program through coursework at Ferris-Grand Rapids.”

The Digital Media Software Engineering program helps students master software development fundamentals while gaining insights into emerging technologies, giving them relevant abilities in a high-demand field.

“We have a hub where students can gain proficiency in developing artificial intelligence software, experience machine learning or build their game design and development abilities,” Abusharkh said. “They can experience paid internships and enjoy placement post-graduation at salaries of $65,000 or more. For those with software engineering skills, the number of available positions is expected to outpace the field of qualified prospects from now to the year 2050.”

Abusharkh said industries seeking software engineering graduates include healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and others adapting to the utilization of artificial intelligence in their processes.

The Digital Media Software Engineering program offers courses during the fall, spring and summer semesters to allow for degree completion in four years.