Among the various Career Focus Areas offered under the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology under the Information Systems Track is Mobile Computing. It is the perfect area of study for individuals in search of careers related to developing software applications for mobile and handheld communication devices. Kaplan University offers the program in the online format and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

A total of one hundred eighty (180) credit hours consisting of Core Courses, Major courses, Electives, and Emphasis Area Courses needs to be completed by students to be eligible fro graduation. Forming the Core Requirements Courses are 100/200 Level Communication Course, 100/200 Level Mathematics Course, 200 Level Communication Course, 300/400 Level Arts and Humanities Course, 300/400 Level Physical Science Course, and 300/400 Level Social Science Course. Major courses consist of Academic Strategies for the IT Professional, Introduction to Website Development, Foundations in Information Technology, Foundation of Programming Using Visual Basic, Major Electives, Mathematics Course, Operating System Concepts or Technology Infrastructure, Project Management, Systems Analysis and Design, 300/400 Level Major Elective, and Bachelor’s Capstone in Information Technology. Mobile Computing Specialization Courses include Foundations of Programming Using Java, Intermediate Java Programming, Introduction to Mobile Systems, Introduction to Wireless Application Development, Advanced Wireless Application Development, Mobile Database Systems, and Mobile Application Development for Apple Handheld Devices or Mobile Applications for Blackberry Devices.

Prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and must be citizens or permanent residents of US. Career opportunities that await graduates include positions such as application developer, web developer, and software programmer.

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