Foundations of Social and Mobile Technologies

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This course will explore the technical foundations of social and mobile technologies, and consider their impact on digital marketing, as well as other business contexts. The potential for social and mobile technology to serve as a new profit center for firms will be explored. Student assignments will involve the hands on use and application of social and mobile technologies. Students will also learn how to create a simple mobile application for the iPhone, Android, or other relevant platforms. The final group project will consist of a social/mobile marketing project for a specific company or product.