Downtown Milwaukee and Mequon campuses
Program Code: 10-152-8

For Information: 414-297-6395
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, 414-297-MATC
Mequon Campus, 262-238-2200
 

Overview — Create engaging and functional mobile applications. You will gain skills in software development with an emphasis on creating mobile applications.

Students learn essential object-oriented programming skills while developing mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. A required internship provides you with beginning work experience. A dual-boot Mac computer is recommended for this program.

Key to your success in the program are analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to concentrate on details for long periods of time, to work independently as well as on a team, effective communication skills, personal initiative, imagination and curiosity.

Career Pathway — This program is being developed as a pathway. Additional information about the associate degree program is available at: matcitdevelopment.org

Career Outlook — There is a growing need for qualified mobile applications developers. In addition, graduates of this program may locate employment in programming or operations and systems analysis areas.

Program Learning Outcomes 

• Design software systems
• Integrate database technologies
• Develop software applications
• Develop technical documentation

 

Admission Requirements — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of high school-level algebra
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Future Opportunities — If you are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree upon completion of the program, check with a program advisor and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.

 

Possible Careers
Mobile Application Developer
Software Developer
Programmer
 

Related Programs
IT Web and Software Developer
IT Computer Support Specialist
IT Information Systems Security Specialist

Start Date: August
Sixteen-week terms.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. 
 

TECHNICAL STUDIES				Credits
( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students
(1)		ITDEV-110	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming	3
(1)		ITDEV-117	Logic and Problem Solving	3
(1)		IT-107	Social Networking and Business	3
(1)		VICOM-128	Web Development With HTML/CSS	3
(2)		ITDEV-150	Database Management With SQL ‡	3
(2)		ITDEV-115	Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming ‡	3
(2)		ITDEV-140	Programming With Java	3
(2)		ITSEC-160	Web Programming With Scripts	3
(3)		ITDEV-162	Client/Server and e-Commerce Implementation ‡	3
(3)		ITDEV-177	Systems Analysis and Design	3
			(or) CSG-127 Agile Project Management
(3)		ITDEV-181	Mobile Application Development (Android) ‡	3
(3)		ITDEV-185	Advanced Object-Oriented Programming	3
(4)		ITDEV-182	Advanced Mobile App Development (Android)	3
(4)		ITDEV-184	iPhone and iOS Mobile Application Development	3
(4)		ITDEV-198	Internship ‡	1
(4)		ITDEV-199	Integrated Project	2
GENERAL STUDIES
		ECON-195	Economics	3
			(or) Any 200-series ECON course
		ENG-151	Communication Skills 1 ‡	3
		and ENG-152	Communication Skills 2 ‡	3
			(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course
		MATH-123	Math With Business Applications ‡	3
			(or) Any 200-series MATH course
		NATSCI-167	Science of Technology	3
			(or) Any 200-series NATSCI course
		PSYCH-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3
			(or) Any 200-series PSYCH course
		SOCSCI-197	Contemporary American Society	3
			(or) Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course
		ELECTIVES	Three Credits Needed	3
		ITNET-101	Network Communications (Network+)
		ITNET-110	Manage Windows Desktop Client OS
TOTAL CREDITS: 69

‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.