Mobile Application Development and Strategy Program (Postgraduate) (T440)

Program Description

Program Overview

Eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Yes
CIP code: 11.0205

The Mobile Application Development and Strategy one-year graduate certificate program will equip you with a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing, and deploying apps for iOS and Android devices.

If you apply to the May 2024/25 intake for this program, you will start in May 2025. To begin your studies in May 2024, apply to the 2023/24 academic year.

Full Description

The field of mobile application development is rapidly expanding within the IT industry. In our three-semester Mobile Application Development and Strategy graduate certificate program, you'll gain a diverse skill set as you learn to design, test, and launch apps for tablets and phones.

We'll highlight the top two mobile platforms––iOS and Android––and teach you Kotlin and Swift programming languages, which will set you up to develop mobile apps. We'll cover client-side development tools like HTML 5, CSS3, and JavaScript, plus aspects of server-side programming to increase your knowledge as an app developer. You'll also take part in either a co-op work term or an applied project, giving you the competitive edge you need to work in the industry.

In this program, you'll learn how to develop mobile apps from a business perspective, like performing competitive research and exploring revenue-generating ideas. You'll also learn how to submit apps to the App Store and Android Market.

Technology Requirements

You'll need to have access to a personal computer with the following specifications: 

  • 16 GB RAM minimum 
  • 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB is optimal) 
  • Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better 
  • Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended) 
  • Webcam 
  • Mac is recommended 

Your Field Education Options

In semester 3, students complete a Work Integrated Project, or qualified students are eligible for co-op. Learn more about how to qualify, apply, and important dates for co-op on the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Experiential Learning page.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

As a graduate of this program, you'll be ready to take on roles such as:

  • mobile developer
  • iOS developer
  • Android developer
  • mobile engineer

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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Mobile Application Development and Strategy Program (Postgraduate) (T440)

Program Description

Program Overview

This one-year program teaches students a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying apps for iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets.

Full Description

Mobile application development is one of the fastest-growing sectors of information technology. As a student in this three-semester program, you will develop a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying applications for mobile phones and tablets. The main focus of the program is the two leading platforms in mobile devices: iOS and Android.

You will be taught Kotlin and Swift programming languages in this program to facilitate an easier transition in developing mobile applications. Client-side development tools such as HTML 5, CSS3 and JavaScript, as well as aspects of server-side programming, are covered to complement mobile application development. To synthesize all learning outcomes, you will participate in either a co-op work term or an applied project to provide the experience necessary to improve graduate employability.

As a student, you will learn strategies related to the development of mobile applications from a business perspective, such as performing competitive research and exploring revenue-generating approaches. You will also be exposed to the process of App Store and Android Market submissions.

Technology Requirements

This program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following specifications: 

  • 16 GB RAM minimum 
  • 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB is optimal) 
  • Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better 
  • Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended) 
  • Webcam 
  • Mac is recommended 

Your Field Education Options

In semester 3, students complete a Work Integrated Project, or qualified students are eligible for co-op. Learn more about how to qualify, apply, and important dates for co-op on the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Experiential Learning page.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of this program may apply for positions that include:

  • mobile developer
  • iOS developer
  • Android developer
  • mobile engineer

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest Alumni Stories

Visit and discover life in our campus

Book campus tour

Get answers to your questions

Book info session

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