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The program This program is designed to prepare students for careers in mobile application development either as part of a team or an independent entrepreneur. By leveraging your prior software development experience, the program is able to focus on the core techniques, concepts and architectures of mobile applications. Using an applied project methodology, you'll learn how to resolve common mobile programming challenges, while gaining tangible experience in developing mobile applications. You'll also develop effective technical communication skills, as well as gain exposure to vendor standards, guidelines and best practices. Graduate career opportunities Creating, designing and coding mobile applications using a multitude of programming languages on a variety of mobile platforms, working independently or as a member of a team. Admission requirements Postsecondary diploma or degree with a focus in computer studies, or equivalent work experience in software development. Selection process Applicants may be asked to submit a current resumé and a letter of interest to the program co-ordinator to assess their prior academic and experiential learning. Additional information To be successful in this program you are required to provide your own Apple Mac notebook computer prior to the start of the program. Your computer should have at least 4GB of memory, include 128GB of disk space and be capable of running OSX version 10.9 (Mavericks) or better. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 8 mandatory courses • 6 optional courses Start: September, January Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Barrie Length: 1 year (2 semesters) Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: MDEV) Contact: 705.722.1560 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $3,742.32 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $82.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MDEV Mandatory courses may include Application Design and Interfaces Mobile Data Management Entrepreneurship for Mobile Development Mobile Game Design Mobile APIs and Frameworks Mobile Web Applications Mobile App Portfolio 1 Mobile App Portfolio 2 Optional courses may include Marketing Innovations and Planning Introduction to iOS Development Advanced iOS Development Introduction to Android Development Advanced Android Development Introduction to Blackberry Development Introduction to Windows Phone Development GRADUATE CERTIFICATES 147 GeorgianCollege.ca