Diploma in Mobile Software Development

Course details

The Diploma in Mobile Software Development (DMSD) opens the door for you to build a successful career in this exciting industry. This programme will equip you with the technical skills and knowledge to design and develop mobile apps for multiple platforms, including iOS and Android. You will gain the capabilities to build an app from scratch, from coming up with a creative idea to designing and programming the end product.

Extensive hands-on training in programming and different software tools will give you the expertise to create smart mobile solutions. In addition, industry attachments with prominent mobile software development companies will allow you to gain valuable real-world experience. 

Course Outcomes

• Equip yourself with in-depth knowledge and technical skills to meet the growing demand for mobile apps.
• Build expertise in both iOS and Android, the two leading mobile platforms, as well as related mobile technologies.
• Become a creative problem solver by learning to apply a Problem-based Learning approach to mobile app design.
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with an organisation such as Hewlett-Packard, NCS, SingTel, or UOB Bank

Career Opportunities

Whether they chose to join a large company or strike out on their own as an entrepreneur, DMSD graduates are in demand for roles such as:

• Mobile App Designer
• Mobile App Developer
• Mobile Web Developer
• Software Engineer

Course Structure

General Modules (24 MC)  

6 compulsory modules: 

• Mathematics 
• Organisational Behaviour 
• Introduction to Programming 
• New Media Communications 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication  

Discipline Modules (24 MC)  

6 compulsory modules: 

• Systems Analysis and Design 
• Web Application Development in PHP 
• Database Systems 
• Object-Oriented Programming 
• IT Security and Management 
• Advanced Web Application Development in PHP  

Specialisation Modules (32 MC)  

8 compulsory modules: 

• Computer Systems Technologies 
• Mobile User Interface Design 
• Web Services 
• Web Frameworks 
• Android Programming 
• Android Programming II 
• iPhone Programming 
• iPad Programming  

Industry Orientation Programme (32 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Project 
• Character and Citizenship Education 
• Portfolio Development 
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Elective Module (4 MC)  

Select 1 module from the following list: 

• Data Structures and Algorithms 
• Marketing 
• Interactive Web Design and Development 
• IT Project Management 
• Digital Illustration and Imaging 
• Management Information Systems   

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by RP's Schools and Centre.