Information Technology (Web and Mobile Applications Development)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology with a specialization in Web and Mobile Applications Development at Walden University offers a comprehensive pathway for professionals aiming to advance their knowledge and leadership in the rapidly evolving fields of web and mobile technology. This program is designed to develop scholars and industry leaders who possess the advanced technical expertise, research skills, and strategic vision necessary to innovate and lead in the development of cutting-edge applications across various industries. Students will engage in rigorous coursework that covers core concepts of information security, data management, software engineering, user experience design, and mobile system development, complemented by specialized studies in web technologies, mobile app development, and emerging digital trends. The program emphasizes research methodologies, empowering students to undertake original research to address complex real-world challenges in technology and organizational contexts. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to explore the intersection of technology, business, and societal needs, applying their knowledge to develop solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and user engagement. The curriculum also emphasizes ethical considerations, technological innovation, and strategic planning, preparing graduates for high-level roles in academia, industry, or government agencies. Walden University’s flexible online format allows working professionals to balance their education with personal and professional commitments, providing access to expert faculty, collaborative learning environments, and real-world case studies. With a focus on practical application and scholarly inquiry, graduates of the PhD in Information Technology with a specialization in Web and Mobile Applications Development are equipped to lead technological advancements and contribute meaningful innovations in diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and government. The program also prepares students for careers as researchers, consultant, or organizational leaders, fostering a deep understanding of technology trends and their implications in a global context. Overall, this program is tailored to develop highly skilled scholars who can contribute to the advancement of information technology through innovative research and leadership in the development of web and mobile applications.

Detailed Course Facts

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Course Content

When creating Web and mobile applications, developers must consider the usability, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility of the programs. This concentration examines the latest tools you can use to develop user-friendly and interactive applications that operate across multiple platforms. By focusing on key elements of the application development life cycle, including visual, information architecture, and interactive elements, you can gain the skills you need to build effective Web and mobile applications.

In this concentration, you can:

• Design and develop applications that work across multiple platforms and operating systems, including cellular devices, smartphones, gaming, and stand-alone applications.
• Gain knowledge and specific technical skills that can be applied in positions such as Web project manager, Web business analyst, and mobile applications developer and in other information technology and systems roles.

Completion Requirements

181 total quarter credit hours

• Foundation course (1 cr.)
• General Education courses (45 cr.)
• Core courses (90 cr.)
• Concentration courses (20 cr.)
• Elective courses (20 cr.)
• Capstone course (5 cr.)

Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. If you have an associate degree or credit from prior coursework, you may be able to transfer up to 135 quarter credits into this degree program.

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

IT Core Courses

• IT Infrastructure
• Networking Fundamentals
• Introduction to Programming
• Data Structures
• IT Theory Fundamentals
• Operating Systems Fundamentals and Administration
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Design
• Database Management Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Web Programming
• Mobile and Pervasive Technologies
• Computer Security Fundamentals
• Business Architecture and Process
• IT Project Management
• Network Administration
• Quality Management Standards for IT
• Systems Integration
• Developing Student Portfolios for Communication (optional)

Concentration Courses

• Web and Mobile Application Development
• Web and Mobile User Experience Design
• Implementing Effective Mobile User Interfaces
• Developing Multiplatform Mobile Applications

IT Electives Courses (20 cr.)

Choose four courses from general education, B.S. in Information Technology, or other Walden bachelors degree programs. Your elective credits should total 20 to meet your program requirements. You may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet your elective requirements. Note on Minors: Electives can also be used to complete a 6-course minor. Although this program requires fewer than 6 elective courses, you have the option to complete a minor and graduate with more than the required number of credits for this program.

• Technology and Society

Capstone Course

• IT Capstone

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Admission is considered for adults who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, or for candidates who may have completed college coursework.
Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

• You are at least 24 years of age.
• You are between the ages of 21 and 23 and have at least 12 transferable college credit hours.
• You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
• You have already completed at least 90 college college credit hours.

International Students

General Admission Requirements for International Students

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. For more information, please call an enrollment advisor.

Walden requires the following information to be considered for admission into any of its programs and the information may vary by program:

• Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
• English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
• Goal Statement (Select Master's and Doctoral Programs Only)
• Completed application
• Current resume, when applicable
• Access to a computer and the Internet
• $50 non-refundable application fee

English Proficiency Requirement

For most Walden programs, the language of instruction is English. Therefore, academic success depends upon a students ability to converse in, write, and understand English.

International applicants must submit official scores from one of the tests listed below:*

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Paper-based: 550; computer-based: 213; Internet-based: 79
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 82
• Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 overall band score
• Pearson Test of English: 53

Scores may not be more than two years old.

*Students are exempt from the English proficiency test if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• The student is a permanent resident (as indicated on the application) of the following countries: Australia, Belize, the British Caribbean and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Scotland, the United Kingdom, the United States, or Wales.
• The admitting degree is from an institution where the primary language of instruction and evaluation was in English, and for which verification is available through the International Handbook of Universities, published and edited by IAU/UNESCO. Additional information may be requested from the applicants university registrars office to verify that the instruction was conducted in English.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Walden University.

Funding

Federal Financial Aid

Funding Your Education

As a Walden student, there are a number of resources available to you to help fund your education. Our enrollment advisors, along with our knowledgeable financial aid advisors, are committed to helping you identify your options and answer any questions you may have about the financial aid process. Currently two-thirds of Walden students receive some form of financial aid. Many defray up to 100% of their tuition and fees through Federal Direct Loans.*

Types of Financial Aid

The following are the loans and grant programs administered by Walden Universitys Office of Financial Aid. New and current students must meet eligibility requirements to receive and maintain federal student aid.

• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
• TEACH Grants
• State Grants
• Federal Direct Loans
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
• Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans
• Private Loans

Application Deadlines

The Office of Financial Aid processes awards on a rolling basis. You are strongly encouraged to begin the application process at least four weeks prior to the start date of your program or renewal date of your existing loan. Your completed financial aid application, which includes all documents required for awarding and disbursing funds, is required 30 days prior to the end of the term in order for funds to be processed for that term. You must also maintain all federal aid eligibility requirements for the entire term.

Applications will be accepted in the last 30 days of the term, but the Office of Financial Aid cannot be held responsible if funds are not available for disbursement for the term. Delays can occur that are outside of the control of the Office of Financial Aid.

Walden expects its financial aid advisors to always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out their responsibilities. Read the Walden University Financial Aid Code of Conduct.

Scholarships

Walden University is committed to providing broad access to higher education. Our scholarships are an investment in the future of our students and the future of the communities they serve as advocates for positive social change.

Walden offers merit-based scholarships for academic and professional accomplishments. Certain scholarships may be available to international students.

• Commitment to Social Change Scholarship, For incoming students
• Dave Palmer Military Scholarship, For active-duty U.S. military
• National Public Service Scholarship, For new and continuing students
• NEA Full-Tuition Scholarship, For NEA members who are enrolled or are enrolling for the Sept. 4, 2012, start date in M.S. in Education, M.S in Early Childhood Studies, or M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
• Nurses of the Year Scholarships, For new students enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
• Positive Social Change Doctoral Scholarship, For new students enrolling in an applicable Ph. D, Ed. D or Ed. S. program
• Presidential Scholarship, For Walden masters alumni pursuing doctorate
• Masters in Math Education Scholarship and Grant
• Ann Tunky Riley Scholarship, For new students enrolling in the College of Education and Leadership
• Terry OBanion Leadership Scholarship, For new students enrolling in an applicable higher education program
• Teacher of the Year Recipient Scholarship , For new Education students who were named a 20082011 State Teacher of the Year
• Walden Leadership Fellow Program, For new students enrolling in Executive M.B.A. program

Fellowships

To recognize and encourage the research and social change efforts of current students and faculty, Walden offers competitive fellowships. These fellowships are administered by the Office of the President, not the Office of Financial Aid.

• Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership
• Fellowship in Research and Applications for Social Change
• Research Fellowship in Distance Education

Other Funding Options

Other potential sources for funding include:

• Tuition-Reduction Opportunities
• Private Education Loans
• Monthly Payment Plans
• Higher Education Professional Development Program
• Veteran Benefits
• Financial Assistance for International Students
• Nursing Scholarship Resources
• State Grant Aid

Grants, Scholarships, and Tuition Savings

We know that pursuing your degree is a significant investment of both time and money. Thats why our online programs are designed with life balance in mind and why we are committed to making your education more affordable.

$5,000 grant*

• Doctoral programs (start on Dec. 3, 2012)
• Masters programs (start on Dec. 3, 2012)
• Bachelor's programs (start on Dec. 3, 2012)

$3,000 Grant

• Ph.D. in Education (start on Dec. 3, 2012)

Tuition reduction for students residing outside of the United States

• 30% for new students enrolling in Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Ph.D. in Public Health, Ph.D. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Management programs
• 20% for new students enrolling in all other bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs

$1,500 Scholarship§

• Bachelors programs (starts through December 2013)

The Information Technology (Web and Mobile Applications Development) program at Walden University is designed to prepare students for careers in developing innovative web and mobile applications. This program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling students to create user-centered digital solutions for various industries. The curriculum covers core topics such as programming languages, software development methodologies, user interface and user experience design, database management, and mobile app development. Students gain hands-on experience through project-based learning, including designing, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications. The program also focuses on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and best practices in software engineering to ensure graduates are well-equipped to meet industry demands. Walden University's flexible online format allows students to balance their studies with work and personal commitments, making it accessible for working professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills in technology. Faculty members are industry experts who provide mentorship and guidance throughout the program, fostering an engaging learning environment. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for roles such as web developer, mobile application developer, software engineer, or related positions in the technology sector. The program aligns with industry standards and prepares students for certification opportunities in relevant fields, enhancing their career prospects. Walden University’s focus on applied learning and professional development aims to equip students with the abilities necessary to contribute to technological innovation and digital transformation across various organizations and industries.