The Mobile Development Program introduces the fundamental concepts of mobile applications, providing comprehensive coverage of both client-side development. Students will receive the skills and knowledge to build engaging, interactive user experiences on mobile as an iOS developer.
Classroom lecture and hands-on instructions will be provided by full-time industry professionals. Students will gain invaluable knowledge and experience developing with Cocoa Touch, UIKit, Swift, and other fundamental frameworks. Throughout the program, students will complete a series of professional portfolio projects that they can showcase for potential employers when seeking employment.
After 9 months of classroom instruction, students are placed with a company for 240 hours of an unpaid externship. The externship is an extension of the classroom learning where students are required to complete 240 hours either through a full-time (38-40 hours per week) or part-time (18-20 hrs per week) schedule. By the end of this course, students will have knowledge, confidence, and skills to be entry-level to junior-level iOS developers in today’s job market.
Certificates and Licensures
MTECH Program Certificate in Mobile Development
Program Snapshot
Registration Eligibility: Adults and high school seniors only.
Registration Availability: This program requires an application process and approval prior to registration. Applications will be available starting April 1st. You must submit your application for the Fall section between May 15 and June 15. For the Spring section you must submit your appliation between October 15 and November 15. Late applications will not be processed. The Application and details can be found below.
Program Length: 900 Hours or approximately 12-15 months.
Times: Mornings. See schedule details below.
Locations: MTECH Lehi Main Campus
Financial Aid Eligible: This program is eligible for Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance. +Learn More
Articulation Agreements: Up to 30 credit hours towards AAS Technology Management from UVU or towards AAS General Technology from USU.
Prerequisites
High School Students: Students should coordinate with home high school counselors prior to registration.
Entrance Assessment: Students must take the MTECH Entrance Assessment. The Entrance Assessment is free and takes about an hour to complete. No appointment is necessary. To learn more visit mtec.edu/testing.
New Student Orientation: Students must complete the brief MTECH New Student Orientation prior to first day of class. To learn more visit mtec.edu/nso.
Schedule
| Session | Location | Rm | Start Date | End Date | Start Time | End Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | Lehi | 307 | 8/20/19 | Open | 7:30 am | 10:30 am | M-F |
| Spring 2020 | Lehi | 307 | 1/2/2020 | Open | 7:30 am | 10:30 am | M-F |
EXTERNSHIP: An externship of 240 hours is required after 660 hours of classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to find their own externship site, however, MTECH can help if needed.
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $40.00 | |
| Facilities Fee | $50.00 | |
| Tuition | $1,890.00 | |
| total: | $1,980.00 | All tuition and fees are due at the time of registration. |
Materials and Supplies
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fees Option 1 | $2250.00 | OPTION 1: Program fees include: 13″ MacBook Pro (12.3GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory, 256GB SSD storage1, Retina display with True Tone, Touch Bar and Touch ID, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports |
| Program Fees Option 2 | $1000.00 | Option 2: Program fees include: To be eligible for this fee, students must have their own Apple device that meets these specifications: 8 GB Memory; 128 GB SSD; USB or HDMI Ports. Students must produce their device and have the Mobile Development Coordinator test and approve their device in order to obtain permission for the reduced fee. |
| Program Fees Option 3 | $1850.00 | Option 3: Program fees include: 13.3” MacBook Air (1.6GHz dual‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, Retina display, 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory, 128GB SSD storage, Intel UHD Graphics 617, Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports, Backlit Keyboard |
| total: | Varies | Option 1: $4230 Option 2: $2980 Option 3: $3830 |