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Mobile Computing Concentration

Mobile computing has revolutionized the way we interact with the world. Join the Mobile Computing Concentration and explore topics applicable to a virtually endless array of industries.

The mobile industry is exploding, and Texas is perceived to be the second largest center of app development, with Austin having the most activity in the state.

Program Highlights

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12 CREDIT HOUR CURRICULUM

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CUTTING EDGE CURRICULUM WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

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DOES NOT ADD TIME TO DEGREE

In this Mobile Computing Concentration, you will learn the skills necessary to make mobile development that engages and apps that help people navigate today’s world.

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MOBILE COMPUTING PROGRAM IN US

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

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Projected Market Growth

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CLOUD COMPUTING MARKET GROWTH FROM 2019 TO 2026, (CAGR) OF 18%

A Mobile World

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SMARTPHONE USERS WORLDWIDE

With a Concentration in mobile computing, graduates may find jobs as:

  • AR/VR Developer
  • Computer System Analyst
  • Database Analyst
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Information Technology Consultant
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Security Officer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Software/Application Architect
  • Software Designer
  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineering Developer
  • Software Tester
  • System Engineering Developer
  • Web Application Developer
  • Wireless Network Design
  • Specialist
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Consultant

FOUNDATION COURSES

Students must complete two core classes:

*One of the following may count as a substitute for CS 356R, but CANNOT double-count as an elective: CS 356 Computer Networks, CS 378 Modern Web Apps, or CS 361S Network Security and Privacy.

*If both CS 371M Mobile Computing and CS 371L iOS Mobile Computing are taken, one may count as an elective.

CUTTING EDGE TOPICS

Students will also need to take two of the following elective classes:

These courses may change and additional courses may be added in the future.