Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers various programs, including:

• AB- Network & Cyber Security
  • Curriculum
  • Study Plan
• AB- Software Security
  • Curriculum
  • Study Plan

Applied Bachelor in Software Security

Course Description

The Applied Bachelor in Software Security program includes a course on Secure Mobile Applications Development, SSD-3305, which is offered in OCT II.

• Credit Hours: 3
• Semester: OCT II
• Pre-requisite: SSD3102
• Notes: NA

Course Details

The purpose of this on-campus-training module is to give students the tools to design, implement, test, debug, and publish smartphone applications on Java-based Android phones. Students will learn how to take their innovative ideas from conception to the Android market through a series of rigorous hands-on programming assignments and group projects. Topics covered include:

• The Android development environment, including the Android Studio IDE
• Key programming paradigms
• UI design, including views and activities
• Data persistence, including SQLite
• Content providers
• Messaging and networking
• Phone sensors
• Location-based services (e.g., Google Maps)
• Background services
• Broadcast receivers
• Cloud programming using App Engine
• Publishing applications to the Android market
• Lab: 5 hrs/week

Campus Information

The university has two campuses:

• Abu Dhabi Campus
• Al Ain Campus