Fundamentals of Mobile App Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the processes behind building and launching digital products, from initial concept through production. Framed as an entry point into entrepreneurship through product development, the course treats the mobile app as both a creative project and a standalone business. Students will learn how to identify problems worth solving, define a specific target customer and beachhead market, refine app ideas, and translate concepts into structured product plans. The course covers key principles of user experience (UX) design, wireframing, prototyping, and the use of AI-enabled and no-code tools, alongside an introduction to core “lean development” concepts, testing, and iteration. Throughout the semester, students will move from idea to execution, building a functioning minimum viable product (MVP) and developing a pitch deck that articulates the product’s value, market, and business model. The course also features guest lectures from experienced product leaders and industry practitioners, offering students direct exposure to how apps are built and scaled in practice. Emphasis is placed on clarity of thinking and practical engagement with contemporary tools and workflows. No prior coding experience is required.