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BSc in Mobile Computing
Mode of Study: Campus Learning
The Bachelor of Science with in Mobile Computing is targeted at those wishing to become Mobile Solution Specialists, Mobile Application Developers, Mobile Computing Analysts, Game Developers, Mobile Technicians, Mobile Security Experts, Mobile Phone Verification Managers and Mobile Applications Developers for Android, Blackberry, iPhone and Windows. Graduates of this programme can choose several career paths which include jobs in fields such as mobile edutainment, wireless applications and online banking.
Programme details: The programme consists of core (required) and elective modules as detailed below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Core modules:
- C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers (20)
- C5-MAT-11: Mathematics for Computing (20)
- D5-CS1-13 Communication and Study Skills 1 (20)
- C5-CSA-11 Computer System Architecture (20)
- C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware (20)
- D5-CS2-13 Communication and Study Skills 2 (20)
- C6-QMD-11 Querying and Managing Databases (40)
- C6-IPC-11 Introduction to Programming using C++ (20)
- C6-MDC-13 Mobile Communications (20)
- C6-MD1-11 Managing Business Desktops 1 (20)
- C6-WCD-11 Web Content Development (20)
- C7-JAV-11: Programming Using Java (20)
- C7-MTE-13: Mobile Technologies (20)
- C7-MOS-13: Mobile Operating Systems (20)
- C7-WNM-13: Wireless Networks and Mobile System Architecture (20)
- C7-MDP-13: Mobile Device Programming (20)
- C7-DCO-13: Data Communications (20)
- C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice in Computing (60)
- C8-MID-13: Mobile Interaction Design (20)
- C8-PRO-11: Project (40)
- B8-ENT-13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
Elective modules:
Select Two from the following:
- C8-DIS-13: Distributed Systems (20)
- C8-WNS-13: Wireless Network Security (20)
- C8-MIA-13: Mobile Internet Applications and Services (20)
- C8-MEC-13 : Mobile Electronic Commerce (20)
Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
| Year | Sem | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Sem 1 | C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers | 20 |
| C5-MAT-11: Mathematics for Computing | 20 | ||
| D5-CS1-11 Communication and Study Skills 1 | 20 | ||
| Sem 2 | C5-CSA-11 Computer System Architecture | 20 | |
| C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware | 20 | ||
| D5-CS2-11 Communication and Study Skills 2 | 10 | ||
| Year 2 | Sem 3 | C6-QMD-11 Querying and Managing Databases | 40 |
| C6-IPC-11 Introduction to Programming using C++ | 20 | ||
| Sem 4 | C6-MDC-13 : Mobile Communications | 20 | |
| C6-LIE-19 Linux Essentials | 20 | ||
| C6-WDD-19 Web Design and Development | 20 | ||
| Year 3 | Sem 5 | C7-JAV-11 Programming using Java | 20 |
| C7-MCD-19 Mobile Data Communications | 20 | ||
| C7-MOS-13: Mobile Operating Systems | 20 | ||
| Sem 6 | C7-WNM-13: Wireless Networks and Mobile System Architecture | 20 | |
| C7-MDP-13: Mobile Device Programming | 20 | ||
| C7-MTE-13: Mobile Technologies | 20 | ||
| Year 4 | Sem 7 | C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice | 60 |
| Sem 8 | C8-MID-13: Mobile Interaction Design | 20 | |
| Elective – (Select two module form below) | |||
| C8-DIS-13: Distributed Systems | 20 | ||
| C8-WNS-13: Wireless Network Security | 20 | ||
| C8-MIA-13: Mobile Internet Applications and Services | 20 | ||
| C8-MEC-13 : Mobile Electronic Commerce | 20 | ||
| Year 5 | Sem 9 | C8-PRO-11: Project | 40 |
| B8-ENT-11: Essentials of Entrepreneurship | 20 |
Admissions Criteria
1. Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement for any Diploma or Bachelors programme is SGCSE, IGCSE, or other equivalent secondary school qualification. SGCSE and IGCSE candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘C’ or above 5 subjects.
2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5 subjects
3) Applications in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on credit point equivalency