Diploma in Mobile Computing
The Diploma in Mobile Computing programme is purposed to equip the students with both traditional and cutting edge skills in Mobile Computing and Communications, so that they can be able to be innovative and develop mobile applications and understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements.
- Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
- Intakes: March, July, November
The Diploma in Mobile Computing programme is purposed to equip the students with both traditional and cutting edge skills in Mobile Computing and Communications, so that they can be able to be innovative and develop mobile applications and understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements. The graduates of this program are taught to become innovators as well as entrepreneurs.
On this programme students will:
- Gain skills and knowledge leading to a flexible career path as mobile computing and communications professional;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from the mobile devices to networking structures;
- Understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements;
- Competently evaluate and select software tools and APIs for mobile applications and hence be aware of their scope and limitations;
- Develop applications for mobile devices;
- Understand drivers for mobile technologies adaption;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from mobile devices to networking structures.
The prospective careers for mobile computing graduates include
- Mobile Applications Developer
- Telecommunication Engineer
- Information Security
- Products Designer
- Information Technology and Applications
- Fundamentals of Mobile Computing
- Discrete Mathematics
- Business English
- Mobile Technology
- Quantitative Methods
- Multimedia Development
- Data Structures
- Introduction to Java Programming
- Mobile and Wireless Networks
- Introduction to Mobile Programming
- Calculus
- Mobile Operating System
- Mobile Commerce
- Mobile and Wireless Network Security
- Computer Graphic and Animation
- Introduction to Database Design
- System Analysis and Design for Mobile Application
- Mobile Design
- Mobile Application and Game Development
- Internet Programming
- VB .Net Programming
- Android Programming
- Industrial Training/Project
Pass Certificate of Education with at least three (3) credits in any subject or any other qualification recognized equivalent.
English Requirements:
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPS must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.