Web & Mobile App Development - Graphic Design Concentration

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Web & Mobile App Development - Graphic Design Concentration

Software is not limited by physics, like buildings are. It is limited by imagination, by design, by organization. In short, it is limited by properties of people, not by properties of the world. – Ralph Johnson

Computing and computer technology are integrated into just about every aspect of our lives. From the way we communicate, to the movies that we watch, to the way we do business. The computing program at the Mount highlights the interaction of people, information and technology in a specific discipline.

A major in Web & Mobile App Development (Graphic Design Concentration) gives students the technical knowledge and skills necessary to apply web and mobile technologies and entertain their creative side within various professional environments. Students are given a solid foundation in graphic design and its implementation within the web and mobile platforms. Coursework provides a foundation in:

Software Application Design
Client and Server Side Scripting
Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
Database Management Systems
Foundations of Visual Thinking
Information Graphics
Typography
Graphic Form
Web Fundamentals & Standards
Mobile Application Development

Why Web & Mobile App Development at the Mount?

Small class sizes, personal attention, and a welcoming atmosphere for a healthy learning environment.
Coursework that develops the advanced problem solving skills coveted by employers.
Opportunity to train with cutting-edge technologies.
Individual research, as well as co-op experience to prepare you for your future career.
Course projects and research that promote transforming ideas into innovative computer applications.

After the Mount?

Employers look for technology professionals with strong communication and problem solving in addition to computing skills such as web and mobile application development, computer network analysis and programming.

With the explosion in web and mobile usage over the last decade, it’s more important than ever to understand the technology that drives today’s businesses. Whether you want to develop mobile apps or build websites for businesses, a major in Web & Mobile App Development prepares you well.

With your new Web & Mobile App Development degree from Mount St. Joseph University, you might choose to pursue one of the following career/educational paths: