Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The online B.S. in Information Technology program with a concentration in Web and Mobile Applications Development at Walden University gives you the opportunity to study IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, operating systems, and system software. The program introduces you to key concepts in network administration, computer program design, interface design, computer and information security, and mobile and wireless technologies. You may also gain skills in database administration and management, operating system administration, systems analysis, system integration, IT project management, and quality management. Concentration coursework emphasizes the design and development of Web-based applications that support multiple platforms and operating systems.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you would like to apply to the B.S. in Information Technology program with a concentration in Web and Mobile Applications Development, you should have some experience with computer technology. Applicants to Walden University's programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be an active member of the military or a veteran; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

To earn Walden University's B.S. in Information Technology with a concentration in Web and Mobile Applications Development, you must complete 181 credits. The program includes information technology core courses, concentration courses, general education courses, elective courses, an optional portfolio development course, and a capstone course.

Information Technology Course Requirements

• IT Infrastructure
• Networking Fundamentals
• Introduction to Programming
• Data Structures
• IT Theory Fundamentals
• Operating Systems Fundamentals and Administration
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Design
• Database Management Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Web Programming
• Mobile and Pervasive Technologies
• Computer Security Fundamentals
• Business Architecture and Process
• IT Project Management
• Network Administration
• Quality Management Standards for IT
• Systems Integration
• Developing Student Portfolios for IT (optional)
• Technology and Society
• IT Capstone

Web Design and Mobile Applications Development Course Requirements

• Web and Mobile Application Development
• Web and Mobile User Experience Design
• Implementing Effective Mobile User Interfaces
• Developing Multiplatform Mobile Applications

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the B.S. in Information Technology program with a concentration in Web and Mobile Applications Development, you could use the portfolio developed in the program to seek positions such as:

• Web designer
• Software developer
• Database administrator

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

After completing the B.S. in Information Technology program with a concentration in Web and Mobile Applications Development, you could prepare for more challenging career opportunities by earning a master's degree.

Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Below are just a few of the technology-related master's programs available:

• Master of Science in Information Technology
• Master of Science in Information Systems
• Master of Information Systems Management

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.