Mobile Application Development

Smart phones and social media are two major trends changing the way people connect and interact. Together, they created a new software category: the “mobile app”.
The iPad and other tablet devices triggered another migation of traditional computer applications to this new form factor. Jobs related to these devices have consistently dominated the top job sites over the last two years, and market forecasters predict continued growth in mobile apps. At the same time, the major players have created new distribution channels, including the Apple Store and the Android Marketplace, that fundamentally change how software reaches users.

To help our students succeed in the field of mobile apps, we recently expanded our courses in iPhone/iPad development and Android application development. Both are now three-unit courses with full coverage of the relevant SDK and opportunities to actively practice using them. We train students to be able to write a practical application and upload it to the target marketplace by the end of each course.

Both mobile application development courses require a background in C or Java programming. We offer courses covering those skills in all four quarters so that students can complete their training in sequence or in parallel.

Many of our past students immediately seek job opportunities after the course. Others adapt traditional applications they use at work to the new platforms. Some simply have fun programming for their favorite devices. We welcome anyone who's ready to master mobile app development.