Advanced Certificate in Mobile GIS Applications Development
LIU Post
Description
Applications for mobile devices, often called "apps," have become essential for businesses, consumers and government. Geospatial technology - making geographic information available for commercial uses - is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a high-growth industry. In response to the increasing demand for this state-of-the-art technology, LIU Post offers a 12-credit fully online Advanced Certificate in Mobile GIS Applications Development. The program specializes in the creation of mobile apps using location-based technologies. Focusing on the intersection of two burgeoning industries -- geospatial technology and smartphone/web application development - the program will help students master the necessary skills in geographic information systems, computer programming, geographic development for iOS or Android, and geographic web application development to become effective app developers. Students benefit from a distance learning environment that allows students to participate in the program from their home computer, at work, while traveling or on a mobile device. The curriculum, specific to mobile GIS, uses the technical competencies defined both industry- and sector-wide.