Our Program

This two-year Ontario College Diploma program prepares students for careers in the expanding and evolving fields of mobile web and application development. Students learn the design of user interfaces, user experience and usability of mobile solutions. They engage in cross-platform, mobile web and native application development.

Students effectively design mobile website interfaces that work across multiple platforms and devices. They also learn to build native applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Emphasis is placed on a hands-on approach to developing sites and applications. Real-world applications and solutions are created with a variety of technologies and programming languages. Diverse topics, such as user experience design, web security, online mobile marketing, user interface design and native smartphone application development with the latest standard web technologies are examined.

The rapid proliferation of mobile devices combined with the demand for continuous information access by consumers is creating exciting employment opportunities. Graduates may find employment in all levels of government, including health care and education, as well as business, marketing and communications.

This program is part of Algonquin's mobile learning initiative. All students entering into the program are expected to have and use a laptop or mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Students in mobile learning programs will use their devices to enhance their learning experience, obtain and work with course materials, participate in collaborative and mlearning environments and become skilled, confident users of the technologies used within an educational environment and workplace. Hardware and software specifications are outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com . Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.

Success Factors

This program is well-suited for students who: - Are interested in working with computers and mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. - Enjoy the challenge of working with evolving mobile technology. - Have good problem-solving skills and enjoy solving logic problems. - Enjoy non-repetitive tasks and the challenge of developing new and creative solutions for mobile applications. - Can work independently and as a productive member of a team. - Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail. - Are committed and dedicated to their studies.
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Your Career

There are many opportunities for graduates in both the public and private sector. They may be employed in a wide variety of positions which include ecommerce developer, interactive designer, interface designer, web designer, web developer, user experience designer, new media designer, production assistant, project manager, business analyst, mobile application usability tester, mobile application marketer, video and web production designer, technical project lead, programmer, online marketer, online advertising production worker, Internet search specialist, online entrepreneur, production coordinator, Actionscript developer, Flash animation designer, Flash
developer, mobile application interaction designer or mobile application developer.

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Courses

Fees & Expenses

Approximate 1st Year Costs

Tuition/Fees: $ 3,620
Books/Supplies: $ 830
Incidental Fees: $ 0
Total: $ 4,450

Tuition Fees listed are in effect for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Tuition Fees: $1,266.75 per term in Levels 01 and 02 and $1,260.69 per term in Levels 03 and 04.

Information Technology Fee: $62 per term. *

Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **

Student Activity/Sports Fee: $200.50 per term.

Student Commons/Auditorium Fee: $22 per term.

Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.

Health Service Fee: $20 per term.

Health Plan Fee: $117.02 paid once annually. ***

A $40 graduation fee is payable in the final term.

A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.

International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $4,400 per term.

* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address, and Internet access. For more information, please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/services/it_fee.htm

** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in a mandatory laptop programs.
*** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students' Association with documentation supporting the
request. This request will have to be made annually.

Students are required to have a functioning MacBook Pro laptop at all lecture and lab classes. Students must also provide their own smartphone and tablet.
Students must provide their own activated and functioning smartphone from the following list:
. Android smartphone (Android version 3 or higher)
. BlackBerry smartphone (BlackBerry O/S 7 or higher)
. iPhone 5 (or higher)
. Windows Phone 8 (or higher)

Students must provide their own Wi-Fi capable tablet from the following list: . Android tablet (Android version 3 or higher)
. BlackBerry PlayBook
. iPad

Textbooks and supplies:
. Course textbooks
. Cat5e network cable with a minimum length of 4-feet
. USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 2GB

Estimated costs:
. MacBook Pro laptop: approximately $2,500
. Smartphone: $300 to $700
. Tablet: $300 to $800
. Textbooks: $400 per term
. Cat5e network cable: $10
. USB flash drive: $20

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Admission Requirements  2013/20142012/2013

Application Information

MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Program Code 1515X01FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the
International Student Application Form at
https://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx or by contacting the Registrar's Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave, Room C150
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Email: AskUs@algonquincollege.com

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Additional Information

It is recommended that applicants be proficient with basic computer skills, such as keyboarding and the use of an office software suite (word processing and spreadsheets, etc.) prior to the start of the program. Programming experience is not a requirement to enter the program. This program has an annual intake in the Fall.
For more information, please contact the Program Coordinators
Steve.Griffith@algonquincollege.com or Gerald.Hurdle@algonquincollege.com
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