Degree in Information Systems Program Highlights
Create applications that solve problems and enhance lives with a degree in web and app development.
Web and mobile application development is one of the fastest-growing information systems careers. The growth in the smartphone and wearable devices market is propelling the demand for web and mobile application developers to deliver content and applications to these platforms. This information systems bachelors is designed to present students with the skills required to build mobile applications, websites, and web applications.
- Web and mobile application development requires a broad range of skills, from user interface and user experience design (UI/UX) to programming and database programming and design.
- Web and mobile application development is also challenging due to the various sizes of commonly used devices, from the tiniest of wearable devices to the largest of personal computer displays, developing applications that work consistently across these devices is challenging.
- Graduates may also continue their education with a Master of Science in Information Systems degree.
Why Earn a Computer Information Systems Degree?
Practically everything in the IT field is web or application driven. Mobile application development focuses on creating web pages or applications for mobile devices, such as mobile phones or tablets. The increase in demand for smartphones has also catalyzed the growth in demand for mobile development and propelled the growth of the application development industry. The increased usage of mobile devices has also increased the demand for web developers trained to make responsive web applications that are viewable on any device, from a large PC monitor to a smartphone.
Web Development Degree Curriculum
The Baker College Bachelor of Information Systems (Web & Mobile Application Development) is a 4-year program consisting of 120 credit hours (30 hours of information systems major courses, 18 hours of information technology fundamentals courses, 21 hours of web and mobile application development concentration courses, 30 hours of general education courses, and 21 hours of electives). The curriculum includes courses in enterprise architecture, data analytics, iOS and Android programming, and web development, as well as a senior project.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Android Mobile Application Development
Front-End Web Development
Essentials of UI/UX Design
Outcomes
- Demonstrate competency with various programming languages and operating systems with emphasis on object-oriented design and end-user functionality.
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
- Create a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to computer science and software development.
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
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