Field of "Mobile Computing Systems"

[Hesam Kamalan]

Hi,

I find this new Field in some universities (Mobile Computing Systems), but i don't have any knowledge about this Field. Can you tell me what is it?

also, I want to know how is it bazaar? if i enroll in this Field, after university, can i find a good job and can i earn much money?

 

[arrie]

First off.
Can you define a mobile computing system?

I would say mobile computing systems entails the recent market surrounding mobile systems, such as pda's, smartphones, etc.
There is quite a market around the OS's these run as well as applications used on these mobile devices as well as the internet side. Both for browsing and e-commerce.
It might go as high as cover the basics about the wireless communication that occurs in order for these devices be as flexible as they are.
I do not know to what detail your course would go, contact the institution for that.

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

Thank you arrie,

i found thease things in Staffordshire University(Postgraduate):

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M.Sc. in Mobile Computer Systems

This programme is specifically designed to provide:
-A thorough and deep knowledge of state of the art mobile technology
-An opportunity to examine practices in mobile computing systems and associated subject areas
-The ability to develop mobile computing artefacts and implementations
-Skills in the design and deployment of applications for mobile devices

The Benefits of This Programme
-Produce quality computing professionals able to develop mobile computing artefacts and systems, using state-of-the-art technologies;
-To deliver up-to-date subject contents that are relevant to current and future business demands, by maintaining close links and direct input from national and international industrial and commercial organisations;
-To allow you to develop further your technical competence, building on computing knowledge and skills acquired in your first degree, expanding into areas of mobile computing;
-To enhance your abilities in research, problem-solving and management;
-To encourage you to apply knowledge and skills to solving mobile computer systems problems during your dissertation project;
-To enable you to acquire knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to pursue a successful career in academia or industry.


Programme Modules & Project / Dissertation
The programme comprises 8 coursework modules, the Research Methods and Proposal module and a major project / dissertation. There are 3 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 6 electives from those listed.

Core Modules
-Network Systems and Technologies
-Computer Communication Systems
-Mobile Applications and Systems
A Research Methods & Proposal Module and a Major Dissertation.

Option Modules (choose 5)
-Artificial Intelligent Systems
-Computer Graphics
-Human Computer Interaction and Groupware
-Image Processing
-Enterprise Database Systems
-Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
-Strategic Planning and Systems Development
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I like all studies of this field but i afraid, i can't find proper job after Postgraduating.
now, i want to know, what is your idea about this field?

 

[arrie]

Thank you arrie,

i found thease things in Staffordshire University(Postgraduate):

==================================================================
M.Sc. in Mobile Computer Systems

This programme is specifically designed to provide:
-A thorough and deep knowledge of state of the art mobile technology
-An opportunity to examine practices in mobile computing systems and associated subject areas
-The ability to develop mobile computing artefacts and implementations
-Skills in the design and deployment of applications for mobile devices

The Benefits of This Programme
-Produce quality computing professionals able to develop mobile computing artefacts and systems, using state-of-the-art technologies;
-To deliver up-to-date subject contents that are relevant to current and future business demands, by maintaining close links and direct input from national and international industrial and commercial organisations;
-To allow you to develop further your technical competence, building on computing knowledge and skills acquired in your first degree, expanding into areas of mobile computing;
-To enhance your abilities in research, problem-solving and management;
-To encourage you to apply knowledge and skills to solving mobile computer systems problems during your dissertation project;
-To enable you to acquire knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to pursue a successful career in academia or industry.


Programme Modules & Project / Dissertation
The programme comprises 8 coursework modules, the Research Methods and Proposal module and a major project / dissertation. There are 3 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 6 electives from those listed.

Core Modules
-Network Systems and Technologies
-Computer Communication Systems
-Mobile Applications and Systems
A Research Methods & Proposal Module and a Major Dissertation.

Option Modules (choose 5)
-Artificial Intelligent Systems
-Computer Graphics
-Human Computer Interaction and Groupware
-Image Processing
-Enterprise Database Systems
-Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
-Strategic Planning and Systems Development
==================================================================

I like all studies of this field but i afraid, i can't find proper job after Postgraduating.
now, i want to know, what is your idea about this field?

I must admit that some modules really look interesting.
This field is not very big in RSA, so I suppose it depends where you are geographically.
I would think the biggest market for such a career would be somewhere in America or even the east, such as Japan.
Anywhere in between might be a bit slow market, but I'm only speculating.
Good luck there.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Thank you arrie,

i found thease things in Staffordshire University(Postgraduate):

Funnily enough my daughter's friend Charlie (guitarist in their band) is planning going to Stafford Uni next year, doing film making.

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

thank you Nigel,

I accepted by this University for next Januery. but i don't know, is this realy thing that i want?!!!

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

thank you Nigel,

I accepted by this University for next Januery. but i don't know, is this realy i want?!!!

I don't know, it's a low to middle rated sort of place, too low for my daughter to be looking at - but not a really poor one. From Charlie's point of view, it offers the courses he's looking for - and higher rated Uni's tend not to.

I've been through Stafford a few times, it's a nice place - bit weird as it has cannons and weapons on traffic islands, presumably because it has an Army base there. But it makes it amusing to drive through.

It's impossible to say if you can find high paid work afterwards, particularly as a lot could change during the time of the course.

 

[Space Varmint]

It's sounds very challenging and like a highly competitive field.

 

[arrie]

I think I have to agree with Nigel, a lot can happen during study.

Some years back I studied a higher national diploma, and one year after I started the course was updated/upgraded.
Us students were not aware, so we were at a disadvantage already.

Do you know how long you'll be studying to obtain this degree?
Mobile computing systems changes almost more regularly than the computer system, and that in itself can be problematic, as you'll end up walking out with your degree while newer tech has already become available.
Keep in mind though, the basis created by your studies will/should provide you the required knowledge to jump onto any new related tech with ease.

Something like electrical engineering is almost timeless, if you get what I mean, but computer related stuff, needs constant updating.

I'm sure if you have the required drive you can make success of it, so with that, good luck.

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

thank you dear arrie for your idea and encouragement.

i'll be studying in this field for a year (if i can!).

I hope, i'll be success and i'll be bring people close together.

 

[Mikebits]

I hope, i'll be bring people close together.

To accomplish this, might I suggest bungie cords

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

To accomplish this, might I suggest bungie cords

Excuse me Mike,

I didn't understand whats your purpose?

 

[Mikebits]

Umm, sorry, bad joke. Bungie cords are those stretchy cables and ... well, never mind

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Well I've just been and checked on their website, this course is a post graduate degree, it's a distance learning course and takes between 21 months and 60 months.

Quoting from their website "Entry requirements are a good honours degree in a computing discipline."

Do you have such a qualification?.

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

Thank you Nigel for your attention,

I have to say, I accepted in UCTI University in Malaysia, wich is a branch of Staffordshire University in England and I wasn't asked this qualification; Also, it takes about 12 months.

 

[Pommie]

Can I just add my take on this situation,

Wireless is exactly the same as wired was 10 years ago.
Ten years ago nobody studied wires.
The medium that caries the data is irrelevant.

End of the day, no one cares how the data is transmitted. the only important stuff is the data.

Learn Programming, Database, Data processing and whatever other description they come up with. The important thing is, hardware just happens, software is where the money is. (Just donned bullet proof vest, metal hat and cricket box).

Mike.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

So, from what you've said, you don't have a degree in a computer related subject (which is a requirement for the course), yet you expect to complete a Postgraduate course?.

Are you doing it full time at a University?, the figures I quoted from Stafford are for distance learning. A normal full time Postgraduate course is 12 months, after three or four years passing your Undergraduate course first.

 

[CanonMan75]

I've been through Stafford a few times, it's a nice place - bit weird as it has cannons and weapons on traffic islands, presumably because it has an Army base there. But it makes it amusing to drive through.

It used to have an RAF base, on Beaconside Road, more-or-less behind the Beaconside Campus of the university.

Stafford is a nice enough place, but the uni is a hell-hole. I speak from bitter experience

 

[Hesam Kamalan]

So, from what you've said, you don't have a degree in a computer related subject (which is a requirement for the course), yet you expect to complete a Postgraduate course?.

Are you doing it full time at a University?, the figures I quoted from Stafford are for distance learning. A normal full time Postgraduate course is 12 months, after three or four years passing your Undergraduate course first.

Thanks again Nigel,

If your purpose is graduat degree from a university, I have a graduat degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and I have passed four years courses.
now, I want to attend in Postgraduate course.

In your prequestion, I thought your purpose is other degree. sorry!

 

[arrie]

Can I just add my take on this situation,

Wireless is exactly the same as wired was 10 years ago.
Ten years ago nobody studied wires.
The medium that caries the data is irrelevant.

End of the day, no one cares how the data is transmitted. the only important stuff is the data.

Learn Programming, Database, Data processing and whatever other description they come up with. The important thing is, hardware just happens, software is where the money is. (Just donned bullet proof vest, metal hat and cricket box).

Mike.

I do not think the medium is quite irrelevant.
There is a lot of work put in "behind the scenes" to make the comms take place, and even to develop the next big thing. Remember with medium comes protocalls, certain hardware spec, etc.
Quite a specialised and sometimes difficult, yet smallish, industry you have there.
The hardware must also be developed at some point, also another part of the industry often overlooked.
I'm sure anyone with the grit can make that a great career.
But I think the data side is often the more accessible field, and it carries on long after the physical layer and transmission layer has been penned.