Turn your interest in mobile development into a career needed across a number of different industries.
The two-year Mobile Application Design and Development Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to enter the expanding and evolving fields of mobile web and application development. Design mobile website interfaces across different platforms and devices. Learn how to build native applications for mobile devices and use different technologies and programming languages. Topics covered include:
user interface (UI) design
user experience (UX) design
responsive web design
full-stack web development
hybrid mobile application development
native mobile application development
entrepreneurial business skills
Emphasis is placed on a hands-on approach to developing sites and applications.
In your final semester, prepare for industry by developing a mobile solution for a real-world client. Experience working in teams and participate in the analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment of your mobile solution.
Upon graduation, you may find work in all levels of government, as well as with start-ups and a wide variety of market sectors including technology, healthcare, business, marketing, finance, education and communications. Some available jobs include:
mobile application developer
full-stack developer
UX designer/developer
web designer
web developer
interaction designer/developer
QA tester
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Are interested in working with computers and mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Enjoy the challenge of working with evolving mobile technology.
Have good problem-solving skills and enjoy solving logic problems.
Enjoy non-repetitive tasks and the challenge of developing new and creative solutions for mobile applications.
Can work independently and as a productive member of a team.
Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail.
Are committed and dedicated.
Are proficient with basic computer skills, such as keyboarding and the use of office software suite.