Overview

More people access the web via mobile devices than from personal computers. As the number of devices expands dramatically, users are becoming accustomed to having both web and computing access via small, mobile devices and phones. This has resulted in a significant increase in demand for developers with experience using multiple platforms such as iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7. At the same time, the growth in popularity of cloud computing has increased the ability for these devices to perform functions that previously required computation power unavailable on mobile devices.

Students have a choice of one of the three OS-based tracks (iOS, Android or Windows Mobile 7) as part of their required courses. Students may also choose additional courses from the required tracks and use them towards their electives.

Students who have taken related courses in IT (Java, MS/SQL, etc.); Device Software Engineering or Embedded Systems Engineering may be able to apply some of their completed units to electives in this program.

Certificate Requirements

A certificate is awarded upon completion of 15 credit units (6 required and 9 elective credit units) with a grade point average of "C" or better. Students have a choice of one of the three OS-based tracks (iOS, Android or Windows Phone 7) as part of their required courses. Students may also choose additional courses from the required tracks and use them towards their electives.

Students who have taken related courses in IT (Java, MS/SQL, etc.); Device Software Engineering or Embedded Systems Engineering may be able to apply some of their completed units to electives in this program.

All requirements must be completed within five (5) years.

Who Should Enroll

This program is intended for individuals interested in the design, development or use of mobile device applications, games or utilities. It will benefit those who wish to distinguish themselves across a wide range of employment and technical disciplines within the rapidly expanding field of mobile application development.

On-site Training Available

Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.

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Mobile Application Development

Program Benefits

• Develop the skills required to create applications for the major mobile device players including Apple iPhone, Google Android, and Windows Phone 7
• Create strategies to overcome mobile development challenges including memory and processor limitations, intermittent network access, and limited battery power
• Learn how to effectively use application architectures for a range of wireless devices via hands-on experience
• Explain the factors to consider when designing software for multiple platforms
• Increase confidence by implementing applications from scratch using best practice principles including object oriented design and test driven development
• Understand the relationship between the mobile market and other emerging technologies including cloud computing and social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Acquire the necessary skills to ensure mobile applications efficiently utilize corporate data or data available from external web services
• Gain insight into new trends and features in the mobile device marketplace

Advisory Committee

• Ken Baldwin, President, GoingMobile
• Ralf Brockhaus, CEO, SmileFish
• Craig S. Dickson, Software Engineer Architect, The Juggernaut Group
• Crista Lopes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Informatics, The Donald Bren School of information and Computer Science
• Farhad Mafie, President and CEO, Savant Company Inc.
• Andrew Maltin, CEO, MEDL Mobile
• Wolf Paulus, Sr. Architect Mobile Software Development, Hewlett-Packard
• Jeffry Peacock, Owner, Wonkware
• John Petrone, SVP & CTO, Autobytel
• Mustafa Seifi, Senior Director of Development
• Stefano Stefan, Ph.D., Director of Online Program Development, UCI Extension
• Aaron Stibel, SVP of Technology, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.