Online Degree
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Mobile Computing Career Focus Area
Now, Kaplan University lets you personalize your bachelor’s degree in information technology
with a career focus area in mobile computing. Career focus areas (CFAs) are groupings of courses
designed to prepare you with specialized knowledge and skills in a chosen field. If you are considering a
career in mobile computing, Kaplan University’s CFA will allow you to focus your elective choices on areas of
study that best fit your desired career path. This structure, which allows you to complete your CFA courses
later in the program, provides you with the time you need to understand the available career options before
selecting a career focus area.
Study how to develop software applications for mobile and handheld communication devices, including Apple (using Objective C) and Blackberry (using Java). Courses are designed to offer you advanced training in programming
mobile interfaces and Internet and mobile technologies. Exploring and mastering each area of technology may help put you
on the right path to career success.*
Courses associated with the mobile computing career focus area:
- IT 258: Foundations of Programming Using Java 5
- IT 259: Intermediate Java Programming 5
- IT 284: Introduction to Mobile Systems
5
- IT 305: Introduction to Wireless Application Development
6
- IT 406: Mobile Database Systems
6
- IT 407: Mobile Application Development for Apple Handheld Devices OR
- IT 408: Mobile Applications for Blackberry Devices
6
Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs build your educational experience through
a portfolio of practical, resume-building projects that could be applied immediately
to help you pursue your career goals.
Classes start soon. Learn more about Kaplan University’s information technology degree programs
today.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment
in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not
guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
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