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Mobile apps are at the center of our digital world. From engaging entertainment experiences to potentially life-saving solutions, apps help us communicate, conduct business, and entertain ourselves.
App Development is at the intersection of software development, business, and design. Apps are critical to the customer experience and to almost every organization's success. The need for skilled app developers is still growing, providing unprecedented opportunity to build a career in this exciting field.
JUST THE FACTS
The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges selected Champlain as one of the "best and most interesting schools" in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain.
Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year in its "America's Best Colleges" 2020 ranking of universities in the North.
91% of 2019 graduates are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating.
SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY
Many students find fulfilling internships on the Champlain campus, working in facilities like the Emergent Media Center and the Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity. You can also intern with local and international companies to see firsthand how development processes work in different industries and countries.
With Champlain campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, Ireland—plus a mission and curriculum that encourage international study—Champlain sends more than 50% of our students to study abroad. Exchange and third-party programs offer additional opportunities to go nearly anywhere in the world.
SAMPLE COURSES IN THE APP DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM
YOUR FUTURE
Gain critical intersectional experience by exploring the business and design aspects of app development along with the programming. You’ll be ready to dive right into app developer roles—and give life to your own brilliant ideas—right after graduation.
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the growth rate for software developers is 22% from 2019-2029—significantly higher than the average growth rate of 4% for all occupations. This rapid growth translates to a variety of job opportunities; a Champlain degree in App Development perfectly positions you to become a leader in this evolving field.
Work effectively as part of a team to develop and deliver quality software artifacts.
Apply computing theory and programming principles to practical software design and development.
Analyze, design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
Possible job placements for an App Development graduate include:
Innovative majors + stellar outcomes + stunning campus = the ideal college. This is your moment. Apply today.
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