Master in Computer Programming/Programmer (Master's)

Aspen University, founded in 1987 and based in Denver, is a nationally accredited online institution offering flexible programs across nursing, health sciences, business, education and technology. Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), Aspen focuses on providing accessible distance education for motivated learners seeking career advancement or academic credentials through online delivery.

Programs range from certificates to doctoral degrees and emphasize applied skills, contemporary practice and flexible pacing to suit working students and international learners. Online instruction is supported by faculty, digital resources and structured coursework that combine theoretical foundations with practical assignments and professional development activities. The institution highlights inclusion, non-discrimination and support services designed to help students navigate online study.

Aspen’s student-friendly online model suits people balancing work, family and study, offering opportunities to earn recognized credentials without relocating. Career-oriented curricula, academic advising and pathways to licensure or further study help graduates pursue advancement in their chosen fields. For learners seeking a responsive, remote education option with institutional accreditation and practical focus, Aspen University presents a convenient route to professional growth.

This field studies how to write and implement generic and customized programs for operating systems. Students learn software design, programming languages, program writing, customization, linking, prototype testing, and troubleshooting.

It prepares students to apply software design and programming methods to software installation and maintenance. The work is also used with operating systems and networks.

For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.