Graduate Certificate in Mobile Application Development
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 25,187 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
May 2024
* total fee for international students
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Introduction
The two-year Mobile Application Development post-grad program will focus on fundamental mobile computer programming topics. If you have a passion for coding, computers, and phones, and you’re ready to specialize your skills to land your dream job as a computer programmer in the mobile space, this mobile app development certificate is for you.
Your Learning Experience
Students develop a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing, and deploying applications for mobile devices. The main focus of the program is to design mobile applications for the two leading platforms in mobile devices: iOS and Android.
Students will develop the capabilities to assess the integration of mobile solutions in existing business functions and processes, build native applications for mobile devices, implement web and enterprise solutions on the mobile platform, and implement user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design best practices.
In their final semester, students will complete a cooperative work placement with an industry partner.
Laptop and technical requirements
It is recommended that students use a Mac laptop vs. a PC laptop, some program-specific software requires a MacBook.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ACAD-6002 ---- Graduate Success Strategies
- MGMT-6135 ---- Essential Skills for Mgmt Professionals
- DEVL-6024 ---- Career Planning
- INFO-6120 ---- Databases-Intro
- INFO-6121 ---- Programming for Mobile Development
- INFO-6122 ---- Programming JavaScript
- INFO-6123 ---- Web Design
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- INFO-6124 ---- Android Application Development 1
- INFO-6125 ---- iOS Application Development 1
- INFO-6126 ---- Mobile Application UI/UX Design
- INFO-6127 ---- Enterprise Tech for Mobile Platforms
- INFO-6128 ---- Mobile Web Development
- INFO-6129 ---- Cross Platform Mobile Development
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- INFO-6130 ---- Android Application Development 2
- INFO-6131 ---- iOS Application Development 2
- INFO-6132 ---- Adv Topics in Mobile Development
- INFO-6133 ---- Mobile Security Concepts
Group 2
Take INFO-6134 or INNV-6001
- INFO-6134 ---- Capstone Project
- INNV-6001 ---- Innovation Applications
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 16 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Program Outcome
- Implement native mobile applications for different mobile platforms;
- Develop solution architectures to support client mobile applications by applying the principles and best practices of enterprise architecture and data management;
- Develop creative concepts for mobile applications that meet innovation, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise objectives;
- Develop secure mobile applications by implementing the security principles, standards, and best practices of mobile application development;
- Develop usable, friendly, fast, and reliable mobile applications by applying the principles and best practices of User Interface design and experience (UI/UX);
- Work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to develop mobile application solutions for a business;
- Use industry-standard testing methodologies to ensure software quality and improve software performance;
- Apply strategies for personal, career, and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency with industry and technological changes;
- Comply with relevant laws, industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the design and implementation of mobile applications;
- Communicate complex information technology solutions verbally, in writing, and digitally for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Career Opportunities
Fanshawe’s Mobile Application Development program will prepare graduates to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the mobile app development field of information technology. Graduates can expect to be hired as:
- Mobile Developer - analyze, design, and implement, mobile applications on Android or iOS platforms
- Junior Computer Programmer - analyze, design, program, implement, configure, integrate, maintain and support various applications.
- Mobile Web Developer - manage a website using innovative strategies to ensure the website is fully optimized and running proficiently to allow for a seamless, user-friendly experience on a mobile device.
- UI/UX Developer - design, develop, and maintain front-end computer applications for a positive and cohesive user experience on a mobile device
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Mobile Application Development program:
Web Developer
Manage a website using innovative strategies to ensure the website is fully optimized and running proficiently to allow for a seamless, user-friendly experience.
Front End Web Developer
Recommend front-end technical solutions including frameworks and JavaScript libraries.
Web Product Developer
Develop and implement a website, research new technologies and best practices, make recommendations, and focus on continuous quality improvement.
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