Mobile Communications Technology

Learn more about: Other programs available within this school of study:

Bachelors Degree Programs

• Information Systems and Cybersecurity
• Information Systems Security
• Data Communication Systems Technology
• Software Engineering Technology
• Project Management
• Software Applications Development
• Software Development

Associates Degree Programs

• Network Systems Administration
• Mobile Communications Technology
• Information Technology - Computer Network Systems
• Information Technology - Software Applications & Programming
• Information Technology - Web Development
• Software Development Technology
• Software Development

Online Programs

• AAS - Network Systems Administration
• AAS - Information Systems Administration
• AAS - Computer Forensics
• Software Development
• BS - Information Systems and Cybersecurity
• BS - Information Systems Security
• BS - Project Management
• Software Development

What It Means

Information technology (IT) workers can benefit most types of organizations. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, "In the modern workplace, it is imperative that IT works both effectively and reliably."¹

One area of IT is mobile communications technology, which focuses on improving the functionality and reliability of mobile devices and servers. Mobile devices include smartphones, electronic books and tablets, MP3 players, car electronics, home entertainment systems and wireless home appliances. More users may connect to the Internet via mobile devices than desktop computers by 2015.²

What It Means to You

The Mobile Communications Technology program in the School of Information Technology at ITT Technical Institute is designed to help students develop knowledge and skills that they can use to prepare for career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions in the field of mobile communications technology, such as field technicians, field service specialist, mobile devices support consultant, applications development technician and wireless technician. The program teaches analog and digital electronics, computers and networking, electronic and digital communications systems, and mobile wireless communications systems and devices. The program also exposes students to a combination of classroom theory and practical application in a laboratory environment.

Graduates of this program may pursue careers in a variety of entry-level positions in various fields involving mobile communications technology, such as a field technician/field service specialist, mobile devices support consultant, applications development technician and wireless technician.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition.

² Morgan Stanley Research, "The Mobile Internet Report", Dec. 15, 2009.