Mobile Application Fundamentals
Graduate Badge
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 3 Credits
Mobile application fundamentals involve the essential concepts and technologies required to develop, deploy, and maintain mobile apps, including user interfaces, location-based services, and integration with web services.
Overview
Grand Valley's Mobile Application Fundamentals graduate badge is a specialized program offered by the College of Computing. It equips students with essential knowledge and skills in mobile application development.
The coursework includes fundamental concepts and technologies underlying mobile application development. Students will learn about mobile user interfaces, location-based services, integration with social media and other web-based services, mobile analytics, and privacy concerns. The program covers important aspects of developing and deploying conventional mobile applications.
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Admission Information
Completion of a Bachelor's degree, and evidence of object-oriented programming skill is required for admission. You must submit an official transcript from your baccalaureate degree granting institution. To start your application, click here.
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- Declare your badge via myBanner. Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate badge from the drop down list, and click Submit.
- Speak with the appropriate badge coordinator to ensure criteria are being met. You will be able to track your progress toward the badge in myPath as well!
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the badge via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your badge has been verified, the badge will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript. In addition, your digital badge will be posted on Credly.com.
College of Computing
Robert Adams, Ph.D.
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/computing
Career Opportunities
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Top skills- Programming
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 33,184.88 | 10% |
| $ 53,648.94 | 25% |
| $ 68,019.85 | 50% |
| $ 84,690.18 | 75% |
| $122,929.46 | 90% |
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Evaluation
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,136.15 | 10% |
| $ 70,097.49 | 25% |
| $ 98,871.70 | 50% |
| $129,226.74 | 75% |
| $155,047.99 | 90% |
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 73,125.18 | 10% |
| $ 84,893.38 | 25% |
| $107,500.39 | 50% |
| $134,775.23 | 75% |
| $165,493.70 | 90% |
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 83,488.04 | 10% |
| $100,892.73 | 25% |
| $113,075.08 | 50% |
| $146,379.98 | 75% |
| $186,936.41 | 90% |
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