Creating tomorrow's leaders in the new age of mobility.
Program Overview
The new computer science: mobile computing
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. Prepare for your career
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. Combine theory with practice
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.
What you'll learn
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, Java
Script 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.
Career Opportunities
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:
Mobile Application Developer
AR/VR Developer
Web Application Developer
Software Developer
Computer System Analyst
Database Analyst
Software Engineering Developer
Wireless Network Design Specialist
Software/Application Architect
System Engineering Developer
Software Designer
Quality Assurance Specialist
Software Tester
Network Administrator
Network Security Officer
Wireless Network Security Consultant
Information Systems Manager
Information Technology consultant
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road,
OAKVILLE,
Ontario (ON),
L6H 2L1, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
Mathematics, Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U or equivalent) or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U or equivalent) plus
Four other Grade 12 subjects at the U or M level*
Minimum 65% overall average
*Recommended: Grade 12 Computer Science (ICS4U) or Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology (U or M) or
Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.9
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 57
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 115 with no individual subscore lower than 95
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 70 with no individual section below 60
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.5 Reading Combined Band - 4.5 Writing - CLB 8
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Career-focused curricula ensure 100 percent of Sheridan College’s full-time study programs feature an element of experiential learning.