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Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University allows you to gain a foundational understanding of information security standards and the evolving landscape of potential hazards. You'll explore security planning, implementation, and system life cycles while learning how to identify threats, respond to incidents, and protect information assets. Hands-on project and portfolio courses will help you develop practical skills in vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, and compliance.

Award Recognition

  • Recognized as a Best IT Education Provider — Globee Awards for Cybersecurity World Awards, 2023

Dual Degrees

  • Information Technology Associate of Science
  • Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science Completion Program

What You'll Learn

  • Network Security and Software: Secure and validate networks against threats, respond to malicious access, and manage network security tools.
  • Securing Systems & Data* Safeguard data from malicious sources, respond to threats, and recover from disasters.
  • Threat Protection and Testing: Protect systems, endpoints, networks, and cloud-based resources from vulnerabilities and emerging threats.

Financial aid (may be available)

Information Technology

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Information Technology Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University prepares you to compete in the dynamic and growing field of IT. This program focuses on developing your ability to virtualize information using distributed networks and the cloud. You'll gain a solid foundation in virtualizing systems, networks, and storage, while also learning how to create software-defined data centers that optimize this technology.

Award Recognition

  • Recognized as a Best IT Education Provider — Globee Awards for Cybersecurity World Awards, 2023

What You'll Learn

  • Cloud Networking: Explore network services, address data routing across networks, and connect cloud services through virtual private networks.
  • Network Security & Software: Build virtual software-defined networks using automation and cloud systems, enhancing your networking skills.
  • Database Systems: Learn about replication, security practices, performance management, and essential backup and recovery skills.

Financial aid (may be available)

Digital Marketing

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Business Bachelors with Digital Marketing Concentration - Online at Full Sail University equips students with the skills to engage in the ever-evolving conversation between marketers and consumers. The Internet has become a driving force behind all aspects of our lives, and this program helps you develop dynamic content for a variety of industries. You’ll learn how to provide clients with search engine optimization and analytics to ensure products reach their target audience effectively.

Dual Degrees

  • Digital Marketing Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Digital Marketing

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Digital Marketing Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Search Engine Optimization: Learn the process of improving the volume and quality of consumer traffic to websites through effective SEO strategies.
  • Display Advertising and Email Marketing: Explore strategic methods for positioning products or services for success and learn how to assess if these routes are right for specific brands.
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Understand how leadership traits inspire action and how organizational structures affect human behavior within companies.

Financial aid (may be available)

Game Business and Esports

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Game Business and Esports Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University prepares students for the business side of the gaming industry. From esports teams to game studios, the gaming world relies on business-savvy professionals who understand gaming culture. This program helps you develop strategic, community-centered, and revenue-boosting skills. Graduates will gain valuable business acumen, opening up a variety of professional pathways in the dynamic world of gaming.

What You'll Learn

  • Game Business Models: Explore the economics behind gaming organizations and how they nurture revenue streams.
  • Sports Sales and Sponsorship: Understand the relationships between esports organizations and corporate sponsors, universities, and advertising agencies.
  • Esports & Gaming Management: Study team structures, management strategies, and corporate cultures in the gaming industry, as well as the challenges leadership may face.

Financial aid (may be available)

Game Art

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Visual Arts Bachelors with Game Art Concentration - Online at Full Sail University is designed for artists who understand the power of detail in creating immersive user experiences. In this program, you’ll learn to create 3D content tailored to any game, regardless of mood, genre, or platform. This program allows you to expand your artistic perspective into the world of imagined spaces, characters, and scenarios.

Dual Degrees

  • Game Art Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts with a Concentration in Game Art

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Game Art Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Game Animation: Learn to digitize motion, edit sequences, and develop an understanding of simulated motion.
  • Motion Capture: Produce animated sequences for gameplay and gain insights into animation as it applies to the game industry.
  • Texture Painting and Sculpting: Use digital sculpting, painting, and photo-sourcing techniques to create and apply textures for current game engines.

Financial aid (may be available)

Music Production

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Audio Arts Bachelors with Music Production Concentration - Online at Full Sail University equips students with the comprehensive skills needed to turn music production tools into professional creations. After mastering foundational concepts like music theory and composition, students will explore complex procedures and applications used in the music industry. The curriculum covers everything from digital audio principles and workstation technology to advanced audio production and engineering techniques.

Dual Degrees

  • Music Production Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Audio Arts with a Concentration in Music Production

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Music Production Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Engineering Skills for the Music Producer: Integrate sequencing, audio editing, and mixing techniques to create professional-quality mixes.
  • Recording Principles: Learn the theory and operation of essential audio tools such as microphones and mixers.
  • Audio Workstations: Explore the digital audio workstation environment, including digital audio concepts and practices.

Financial aid (may be available)

Sportscasting

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Sportscasting Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University offers students real-world experience both on camera and behind the scenes. The program focuses on interviewing, voice work, writing, storytelling, and advanced news-gathering. Students also develop presenting skills for current and emerging technologies such as broadcast, gaming, and virtual reality. Faculty members with over 60 EMMY-winning credits guide students throughout the program.

What You'll Learn

  • Sports Digital Production: Learn foundational elements of photography and video production for content creation. Develop skills in multimedia packages and editing.
  • Vocal Training for Sportscasting: Focus on vocal communication, including exercises and drills to enhance the vocal instrument for sportscasting.
  • Broadcast for Advanced Technology: Create, produce, and present content on digital and streaming platforms using smartphones and computer apps.

Financial aid (may be available)

Music Business

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Business Bachelors with Music Business Concentration - Online at Full Sail University equips students with the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving music industry. Whether it’s a sold-out tour or a viral video, artists rely on innovative strategies to stand out. This program goes beyond the recording industry, diving into film, television, video games, and sports. From marketing and publishing to artist management and retail, students will learn how to become influential players in the music business.

Dual Degrees

  • Music Business Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Music Business

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Music Business Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Professional Writing: Develop effective writing skills and apply contemporary technologies for career success.
  • Music Business Marketing: Construct strategic plans for music business products, integrating both traditional and nontraditional marketing avenues.
  • Music Supervision: Serve as a creative liaison between the music and visual-media industries, including film, television, and video games.

Financial aid (may be available)

Digital Cinematography

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Visual Arts Bachelors with Digital Cinematography Concentration - Online at Full Sail University prepares students to tell compelling stories in the ever-changing digital landscape. By pairing storytelling skills with the latest technological tools, this program equips you to create dynamic content for various mediums. You’ll follow the workflow of a professional studio, from script development and production planning to art design, location shooting, directing, filming, postproduction, and distribution.

Dual Degrees

  • Digital Cinematography Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts with a Concentration in Digital Cinematography

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Digital Cinematography Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Art Design and Location Shooting: Align script decisions with location scouting and art direction to enhance storytelling.
  • Composition and Visual Design: Learn to design, frame, and compose images to tell visual stories using professional-grade equipment.
  • Electronic Field Production: Focus on research, interviewing, and technical requirements for field productions like documentaries.

Financial aid (may be available)

Mobile Development

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Computer Science Bachelors with Mobile Dev Concentration - Online at Full Sail University provides a comprehensive study of the processes used in professional mobile application production. From programming for Android and Apple devices to researching user needs and developing comprehensive software plans, this program equips you with the skills to succeed in the mobile development industry.

Dual Degrees

  • Computer Science Associate of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Mobile Development

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Computer Science Associate of Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • iOS Development I: Focus on core iOS programming and interface concepts, and develop applications using iOS mobile operating standards.
  • Android Development I: Transfer existing programming knowledge to create Android applications, while exploring core Android Programming Interfaces.
  • Machine Intelligence Systems: Learn how to model, design, and utilize business intelligence systems, focusing on both online transaction processing (OLTP) and analytical processing (OLAP) for data operations and warehousing.

Financial aid (may be available)

Audio Production

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Audio Arts Bachelors with Audio Production Concentration - Online at Full Sail University prepares entrepreneurial-minded audio professionals to thrive in a flexible, creative environment. No longer confined to traditional studios, today’s audio specialists work from creative spaces worldwide. This program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to succeed as an independent audio creator, covering everything from pop culture and music business fundamentals to production and postproduction techniques, alongside foundational courses like mathematics and professional writing.

Dual Degrees

  • Audio Production Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Audio Arts with a Concentration in Audio Production

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Audio Production Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Fundamentals of Music Business: Examine the various entities that influence music production and live events, such as companies, unions, and not-for-profit associations.
  • Contemporary Production Techniques: Learn how to integrate sampling, loops, MIDI, and live recording using industry-standard tools for modern music production.
  • Advanced Mixing Techniques: Explore optimizing the mixing environment, different mixing styles, and advanced signal processing, along with creative solutions to common mixing challenges.

Financial aid (may be available)

Artificial Intelligence

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Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online at Full Sail University provides students with the skills to design, develop, and implement their own AI solutions. You’ll explore advanced topics such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and human-AI interaction. Integrated project and portfolio courses offer hands-on experience, helping you build relevant professional skills for a career in AI.

Dual Degrees

  • Computer Science Associate of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Computer Science Associate of Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Deep Learning: Create various Neural Networks (ANN, RNN, CNN) and apply them to areas like computer vision, image and speech detection, and generation.
  • Computer Vision: Design and implement image detection, recognition, analysis, and production systems.
  • Human-AI Interaction: Explore how humans interact with AI agents and how these interactions influence the design of AI products.

Financial aid (may be available)

Game Development

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Game Development Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University guides students through the entire game development cycle, from preproduction to the final product. Game development is a unique journey where talented programmers, engine builders, and designers collaborate to create immersive experiences. This program enhances your ability to write program code for 3D graphics, multiplayer gaming, AI opponents, and real-time virtual environments.

What You'll Learn

  • Artificial Intelligence: Design lifelike behaviors for characters, creating computer opponents that challenge players even after repeated gameplay.
  • Engine Development: Focus on debugging, solving problems, reading pre-written code, and preparing to become a skilled software engineer.
  • Game Architecture: Plan a game’s features, design its story, and assign roles to team members to bring the project to life.

Financial aid (may be available)

Graphic Design

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Visual Arts Bachelors with Graphic Design Concentration - Online at Full Sail University provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the design field—from print publishing to interface design and more. You’ll refine your aesthetic through projects, critiques, and the study of popular culture, while also gaining real-world skills in media integration, advertising, and branding.

Dual Degrees

  • Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Packaging and Prototypes: Explore design theory in relation to industry-aligned projects, utilizing case studies and client parameters.
  • Interactive Editorial Design: Combine previous course skills with usability concepts to create layouts for both print and interactive media.
  • Visual Realization: Cultivate portfolio assets that demonstrate professional workflows, production deadlines, and client constraints.

Financial aid (may be available)

User Experience

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User Experience Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University explores the profound and complex relationship between the digital and tangible worlds. This program goes in-depth on factors that influence UX design, such as psychology, visual design, typography, and systems design. Students will use industry-standard workflows, research, prototypes, and testing to design user experiences and improve UX for various products and services, while developing their professional portfolios.

What You'll Learn

  • Information Visualization: Employ visual design and user experience skills to analyze and visualize qualitative and quantitative data based on industry case studies.
  • Interactive Media Design and Usability: Explore UI design patterns, information architecture, user navigation techniques, and interactive media layout.
  • UX Production: Plan, design, and execute targeted prototypes, following a structured problem-solving process to address UX issues and create effective solutions.

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Web Development

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Web Development Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University is designed to provide students with the focused knowledge and skills needed to develop and deploy modern websites and web applications. This program teaches you how to navigate the complex relationship between the digital and tangible worlds, utilizing industry-standard tools, including client-side and server-side languages, database systems, and frameworks used in modern web stacks.

What You'll Learn

  • Cloud Application Development: Create web solutions using cloud-native development resources, and learn how to integrate third-party services into custom code.
  • Application Integration & Security: Explore access control, roles, logging, and auditing within web applications, and integrate external authentication sources like single sign-on providers.
  • Web Application Integration: Focus on integrating and testing complex, interactive web solutions for deployment.

Financial aid (may be available)

Entertainment Business

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Business Bachelors with Entertainment Business Concentration - Online at Full Sail University provides students with essential business and management skills, modeled on real-world industry scenarios. This project-based environment helps students explore various business models while covering key topics such as marketing, global media management, event management, and professional selling.

Dual Degrees

  • Entertainment Business Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Entertainment Business

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Entertainment Business Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Principles of Business Finance: Develop the skills needed to make sound financial decisions, covering financial analysis, financing operations, and risk vs. return.
  • Intellectual Property: Understand how trademarks, copyrights, and patents are used to generate revenue and enhance goodwill.
  • Event Management: Explore the business of event management as a vital marketing tool for various industries.

Financial aid (may be available)

Media Communications

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Communications Bachelors with Media Communications Concentration - Online at Full Sail University prepares you to craft messages that resonate and inspire in today's dynamic media landscape. Through a hands-on, project-based curriculum, you'll delve into digital video and audio production, entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and more. You'll also develop essential industry skills like storytelling, graphic design, research methods, and articulating complex concepts effectively.

What You'll Learn

  • Master integrated marketing techniques across traditional and digital channels.
  • Explore innovative media formats, including short-form and interactive digital content.
  • Understand intellectual property and its impact on brand value and revenue generation.

Financial aid (may be available)

Computer Science

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Computer Science Bachelors - Online at Full Sail University equips students with the skills to design, develop, and implement software solutions for business, entertainment, and consumer markets. Through this program, you’ll explore how humans interact with technology and gain practical experience in software development. Integrated project and portfolio courses provide real-world learning, while career development modules build professional skills for future success.

What You'll Learn

  • Software Engineering: Fix software bugs, add new features, and use version-control tools.
  • Computer Organization and Architecture: Study hardware components and the relationship between programming languages and hardware.
  • Computer Networks: Explore the design and analysis of computer networks and distributed computing systems.

Financial aid (may be available)

Game Design

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Interactive Technology Bachelors with Game Design Concentration - Online at Full Sail University is designed to teach you the essential skills needed to work behind the scenes of the games you love. This program focuses on high-level game design and production courses that will prepare you to thrive in a game studio environment and guide you through the game development pipeline.

What You'll Learn

  • Game Mechanics: Explore the principles of rule-based systems and how thematic structures, pacing, and conflict resolution create an engaging challenge-and-reward system.
  • Game Systems Integration: Work in teams to iterate on an existing game, perform testing, improve mechanics, and advance it to completion.
  • Game Balancing: Use level design and system design knowledge to create projects that communicate effectively through a user interface while capitalizing on design strengths.

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Computer Animation

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Visual Arts Bachelors with Computer Animation Concentration - Online at Full Sail University takes you through the same production pipeline used by professional studios. You'll learn everything from storyboarding and visual development to modeling, character animation, and final compositing.

Dual Degrees

  • Computer Animation Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts with a Concentration in Computer Animation

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Computer Animation Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Model Creation: Explore various modeling tools and their capabilities to produce desired results.
  • Character Rigging: Learn the process of adding joints and controls to characters for realistic movement.
  • Motion Capture: Delve into motion-capture setup, data tracking, animation correction, and more.

Financial aid (may be available)

Sports Marketing and Media

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Business Bachelors with Sports Marketing and Media Concentration - Online at Full Sail University provides students with a fundamental understanding of how marketing and content creation drive the operations of sports businesses. Through project-based coursework, students will explore business models, mobile technology, and real-time opportunities to create, distribute, and market content. The program culminates in a strategic proposal, refining skills valuable for engagement in revenue generation, event operations, and more.

Dual Degrees

  • Sports Marketing & Media Associate of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Sports Marketing & Media

Students enrolling in this completion program will also complete the Sports Marketing & Media Associate of Applied Science degree program.

What You'll Learn

  • Social Media Methods: Apply social media to marketing strategies for revenue generation and brand awareness.
  • Sports Events and Entertainment: Examine strategies for managing and marketing sports and entertainment events, including conferences and special events.
  • Sports Sales and Sponsorship: Gain insights into sports sponsorship, including planning, sales, proposals, and negotiations.

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Creative Writing

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Communications Bachelors with Creative Writing Concentration - Online at Full Sail University equips students with the skills to craft compelling stories across various media platforms. From print and digital media to gaming and animation, you'll learn to master different genres and techniques while gaining practical experience through portfolio courses and peer workshops. This program explores storytelling methods, publication strategies, and the evolving digital landscape.

Dual Degrees

  • Creative Writing Associate of Applied Science
  • Communications Bachelor of Fine Arts Program Creative Writing

What You'll Learn

  • Study genres like children's entertainment and transmedia storytelling.
  • Explore gaming narratives and digital media entrepreneurship.
  • Build a professional portfolio through hands-on projects.

Financial aid (may be available)

About school

Full Sail University stands as a distinctive creative hub in Winter Park, Florida, offering a comprehensive range of degree programs from associate to master's level, all focused on entertainment media and cutting-edge technology. The institution distinguishes itself through its dynamic approach to education, combining hands-on experience with rigorous academic study. Students benefit from an accelerated, industry-aligned curriculum that emphasizes real-world skills and collaborative learning. What sets Full Sail apart is its commitment to immersive education, delivered both in state-of-the-art production studios and through dynamic online platforms. The university's unique blend of creative arts, technical expertise, business acumen, and practical life skills prepares graduates to thrive in the rapidly evolving entertainment and media industries.