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4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Throughout your educational career, you'll be presented with many opportunities to develop software, design next-generation mobile applications, implement pervasive information systems and analyze and plan wireless networks. This program fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that embraces the mobile movement and is poised to prepare tomorrow's leaders in the new age of mobility.
Industry collaboration through internships and undergraduate research provides you with a variety of exciting job opportunities in this rapidly growing field. This program offers eight academic semesters with three co-op semesters for up to 12 months of industry experience upon graduation. You'll be well prepared to start your career or continue your studies in graduate programs.
Balancing theory and practice, this program offers an exceptional education in mobile computing, app development, software engineering and wireless technologies. With a degree in mobile computing you'll receive preparation to become a well-rounded, job-ready graduate. Pursue a Capstone Project or a Thesis for maximum flexibility and future career options.
Sheridan’s Mobile Computing degree program offers diverse courses in computer science, software engineering, mobile development and wireless networking. You’ll cover fundamental areas of computer science such as operating systems and computer architecture as well as advanced topics like artificial intelligence and theory of computation.
You’ll also learn to develop programs in many programming languages like C#, C++, Java, Swift, Python, JavaScript and others using industry-grade frameworks and tools.
You’ll take dedicated courses in software design and software engineering that inform the software development process. Specialized courses in mobile computing and wireless networking make this program unique, and ensure that you’ll be able to create advanced mobile applications that leverage cognitive computing, the cloud and the Internet of Things.
You'll also have the opportunity to engage in applied research at Sheridan's Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI) during your academic semesters and co-op work terms. CMI is one of our cornerstone research centres. It uses leading mobile and related technologies to create innovative solutions to health-care problems.
Upon graduation, you may also be able to further your studies in graduate programs at any of the 18 universities (eight in Ontario) with which this program has agreements.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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PROG 10004 | Programming Principles | 6 |
SYST 10082 | Operating Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
MATH 10025 | Mathematics for Computing | 3 |
TELE 10025 | Edge to Core: Network Foundations | 3 |
ENGL 17889GD | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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INFO 10229 | Mobile Computing | 3 |
PROG 10065 | Interactive Application Development | 4 |
DBAS 20146 | Database Modeling | 3 |
MATH 11044 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Total: | 16 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 20082 | Mobile Device Application Principles | 4 |
PROG 24310 | Programming Languages | 3 |
INFO 16206 | Scripting and Web Languages | 3 |
SYST 19207 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
TELE 21895 | Network Engineering | 3 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Total: | 19 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 20261 | Mobile Web Application Development | 3 |
PROG 23672 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 |
PROG 27545 | Web Application Design and Implementation | 3 |
INFO 23431 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3 |
TELE 25892 | Wireless Network Principles | 3 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Total: | 19 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 31975 | Advanced Mobile Application Development | 4 |
SYST 30102 | Operating Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
PROG 30000 | Enterprise Software Systems | 3 |
SYST 30049 | Software Design | 3 |
MATH 37198 | Statistics for Data Science | 3 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Total: | 19 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 34104 | Distributed Mobility | 3 |
INFO 47546 | Theory of Computation | 3 |
INFO 31179 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
SYST 30025 | Software Engineering | 4 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Professional Electives | ||
TELE 25436 | Advanced Wireless Networks | 3 |
MATH 29599 | Calculus | 3 |
INFO 47035 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Total: | 19 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 48031 | Cognitive Computing | 3 |
INFO 40975 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Breadth Elective | 3 | |
Project Stream | ||
INFO 49635 | CS Capstone Research Inception | 4 |
Thesis Stream | ||
INFO 40740 | CS Thesis Inception | 4 |
Professional Electives | ||
SYST 44998 | Wireless Security | 3 |
INFO 48874 | Simulation and Visualization | 3 |
PROG 49635 | 3D Graphics and Gamification | 3 |
Total: | 16 |
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
---|---|---|
PROG 49332 | Ubiquitous Computing | 3 |
SYST 48557 | Quality Assurance and Software Testing | 3 |
Breadth Electives | 3 | |
Project Stream | ||
INFO 45828 | CS Capstone Project | 4 |
Thesis Stream | ||
INFO 43630 | CS Thesis | 4 |
Professional Electives | ||
TELE 42000 | Virtualization and Software Defined Networking | 3 |
INFO 49535 | The Business and Culture of Wireless | 3 |
DBAS 40551 | Business Intelligence and Data Mining | 3 |
PROG 46122 | Computing in Augmented Reality | 3 |
Total: | 19 |
Courses subject to change.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
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Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses). Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an Entrance Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting June 11, 2013 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Graduates may find employment in the following areas: software engineering, advanced mobile application development, web development, quality assurance, system analysis and Networking.
Here are some jobs you might find:
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Students who have graduated with a minimum 3.0 program GPA from some Sheridan Applied Computing programs are now able to complete their degree at Sheridan's Trafalgar Road Campus in Oakville.
Graduates of Sheridan's two-year diplomas and three-year advanced diplomas have the opportunity to seamlessly transfer into the Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) program and receive significant credit for their academic achievement.
To apply for Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the appropriate program code:
PRIOR ELIGIBLE EDUCATION |
DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE |
PROGRAM START DATE |
ENTRY LEVEL |
PCOMP Computer Programming | PBBCP |
September | Year 2 (additional summer semester required in May) |
PCSSN Computer Systems Technician – Software Engineering | PBBSC |
September | Year 2 |
PCSSC/PCSTS Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering | PBBAC |
May | Year 3 |
PCSAC/PCSTA Computer Systems Technology – Information Systems Engineering | PBBAC |
May | Year 3 |
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Core Computer Science
Mobile Application Development
Wireless Networks
Professional and Social Conduct, Behaviours and Attitudes
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that link classroom learning with employment experiences within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the Internship. The Internship component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates more than 1,800 Co-op/Internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.
Learn more about Co-operative Education and Internships at Sheridan.
You might intern as a software designer, software developer, software engineer, systems developer, mobile app designer, mobile app developer, enterprise developer, mobile device tester, or in a similar role.
Since the Mobile Computing degree is a relatively new program (just launched in September 2014), we don’t have many statistics yet. Statistics do exist for similar programs, though. (Take a look at Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Networking Engineering, for example.)
There are three work terms included in this program, and two of them are mandatory. These are paid work terms where you work at a company for the duration of the internship. While only two of the three internships in the program are mandatory, we hope that you will take all three of the internships offered.
If you decide not to take the third internship, you’ll need to wait until the next academic semester before continuing your studies. (Since the majority of students will be carrying out internships that semester, there are no core courses available for you to take during that time.)
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020-2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Here are just a few of the things that set Sheridan’s Mobile Computing degree apart:
We have many leading computing companies serving on our Program Advisory Committee. These industry partners helped design the degree and are actively involved in making sure the degree remains leading-edge. Our industry partners include Blackberry, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Telus, IBM, Bell Mobility, Rogers and Encore Market Engagement.
At Sheridan we generally have much smaller classes than universities. It’s not uncommon for classes to have about 20 students in the later years of the degree. This results in a more supportive and friendly environment in which you get to know your classmates and your professors.
We recommend Sheridan’s Mac Laptop Performance Configuration. A MacBook laptop provides the greatest degree of versatility in your studies. You’ll be able to run various operating systems (MacOSX, Windows, Linux) – and thus software – to allow you to develop apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, etc. seamlessly. Please note that this is a personal recommendation, not a requirement. For laptop requirements, please visit the Laptop Requirements page on IT's website.
Yes. There are several courses in this program that are dedicated to the in-depth study of software engineering, such as Software Design, Software Engineering, and Quality Assurance and Software Testing. You'll also take courses such as Programming Principles, Interactive Application Development, and Enterprise Software Systems that provide many opportunities to learn and apply software design and software engineering principles, patterns and theory.
Yes. There are several courses in this program that will teach you about developing apps for mobile devices. You’ll learn a lot about Android, iOS, and cross-platform development (using mobile web technologies).
You’ll learn many different programming languages. The choice of programming languages reflects the balance between academic and industry demands. At this time, we teach Python, C#, Java, Web Technologies (HTML5, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, JQuery Mobile, Cordova), C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, Matlab, SQL, and some Unix scripting (perl).
You’ll have the opportunity to build a variety of interesting apps and systems. For example, you may create innovative Android and iOS apps and web-based apps; build enterprise-grade web systems (using Java and .NET frameworks); develop context-aware apps that draw information from their environment; or create exciting games for mobile devices.
You'll also have the opportunity to engage in applied research at the Centre for Mobile Innovation (CMI) during your academic semesters and co-op work terms.
Yes. There are several mobile application design and development courses in the program that include aspects of game design and game development. Courses include Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad), Windows Phone, and cross-platform frameworks (e.g., HTML5, jQuery Mobile, etc.). Some of the courses include assignments and/or projects that involve the development of a mobile game that runs as a native app on the device or across a variety of mobile devices using the device’s browser. There's also the opportunity to create your own mobile game in the final year (4th year) of the program through the Capstone Project or Thesis.
Our Mobile Computing program is sufficiently broad in coverage of core computer science, mobile computing and networking that you'll not be bound to study mobile computing for your grad studies. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be eligible to apply to more than 20 graduate programs at Canadian and international universities – and this list is growing. In Ontario alone, the following universities welcome graduates of this program to apply for graduate studies: Trent, Queen’s, McMaster, Brock, Ryerson, Toronto, Western, Guelph, Lakehead, Carleton, UOIT.
You’re not required to have programming experience before entering this program. We start with the basics of programming from the first semester. However, since there’s a significant emphasis on programming in the Mobile Computing degree, it’s important that you have the interest and aptitude to pursue programming.
Yes! Your best option would likely be to take the 14-week Degree Completion semester during the summer so that you can bridge into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the degree in the following September. See the Degree Completion page for more information.
This program has start dates in September and January each year. We recommend that you apply as early as possible to ensure your spot.
Still have questions? We’d be happy to answer them! Just email us at mobile_computing@sheridancollege.ca.
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Science & Technology
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 yrs (8 semesters)
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBACS
Start date | Campus | Status |
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Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
Trailblazers throughout history embraced change, and believed in human potential to change the world. In Sheridan's Mobile Computing program, you'll learn to use the power of computer sciences to create a wide variety of mobile applications — and build the tools of tomorrow's change makers.
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