As an online leader in quality education, we know the power and possibilities of the mobile computing revolution. The Undergraduate Certificate in Mobile Computing is offered entirely online and gives our students the flexibility to fit career-relevant education into their busy lives.
Undergraduate Certificate in Mobile Computing, Pre-Bachelor
- UnknownApplication Deadline
- 12 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee270 USD/creditTuition Fee270 USD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
This unique program addresses the rapid evolution of mobile computing and explores the impact this technology has in advancing systems, communications, and societies worldwide.
Students learn the primary standards and techniques for mobile computing, from design and development, to testing and implementation.
The curriculum instructs best practices and procedures for utilizing the iterative process and for deploying mobile applications in the target platform environment.
Students assess the strategic benefits and challenges of designing mobile applications for leading mobile devices including the Apple iPhone and iPad, Droid, and Blackberry.
This interdisciplinary program was designed to complement our popular IT programs and its extensive learning community.
Students interact online with colleagues and expert instructors who are dedicated to optimizing the vast potential of the mobile computing arena.
Many professors bring unparalleled experience in enterprise system planning and development that supports global corporations and federal agencies.
This level of practitioner expertise, combined with our continual curriculum assessment and consultation with industry advisory councils, ensures students are exposed to the latest innovations that are driving the future of mobile computing.
Accreditation
American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date
First Monday of every month
- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 36 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Duration description
up to 84 months (students can finish much faster than 84 months)
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
- Time flexibility Fully structured
- Attendance No Attendance
- Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request
- Student interaction No interaction at all
- Time flexibility
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Introduction to Software Design
- Mobile Application Design and Development
- Application Development for the Droid
- Application Development for the iPhone and iPad
- Advanced Mobile Application Design and Development
- Application Development for Windows Mobile Operating Systems
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- You must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED) to apply to the university.
- You will be asked to submit a legible color copy of your valid government-issued photo ID before registering for courses. Military undergraduate students will submit a government issued JST or CCAF transcript.
- You may be asked to complete our College Readiness Assessment. If you have previously earned 9+ hours of college credit, please contact us about waiving this requirement.
- If you are a transfer student, you will be asked to submit your transcripts from any other schools where you earned college-level academic credit.
- Your first course here will be Foundations of Online Learning (COLL100).
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
270 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 270 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National Applies to you
270 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 270 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
- We charge a $50 technology fee (per course). Additional fees might apply.
Funding
International applicants are required to pay each course in full using a U.S. credit card or money order. The Automatic Debit Plan (ADP) payment option is available when used with a credit card drawn from a U.S. institution.
Suggestions for international students seeking financial assistance to fund their studies at APUS:
- Contact their Ministry of Education – explore scholarship, grants or loan possibilities
- Contact private lenders – companies or banks
- Seek sponsorship from a personal investor
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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