As businesses become more complex and internet-aware, they have become more dependent on information systems and application software methodologies to manage mission-critical processes, enhance their competitiveness and efficiency, and support high level managerial decisions. NJIT's new certificate in Business Application Design will provide the working adult with the requisite knowledge and strategies to most effectively utilize these modern technologies for designing business applications and information systems. Students will become familiar with the SDLC (software development life cycle), the architecture and components of a business application system, how to design, develop and evaluate effective business applications, and the prudent selection and use of information systems and analysis techniques, including structured analysis.

Completion of this certificate will open the pathway for individuals to gain entry to new career positions in Business Application Design, or to advance their knowledge in their current career position. Individuals who complete this certificate may also wish to consider enrolling in NJIT’s nationally accredited baccalaureate degree programs in Information Systems, for which all the certificate degree credits would be transferable. 

Who is this program recommended for?

Weekend University, NJIT’s program for professional advancement, is a flexible academic program designed for working adults that offers an opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems.

What Will I Learn?

• Introduction to Application Development Tools focuses on application development principles, and associated development tools and programming.
• Introduction to Web Systems Design will allow students to research and discuss emerging trends, capabilities, and limitations of web technologies used to capture, store, access, and disseminate information for both businesses and online communities. Students will design and develope different types of websites and web applications which will then be analyzed as to their usability in real public and private settings.
• Information Technology Systems: Hardware/Software course reviews hardware/software technologies in order to enable system developers to understand tradeoffs in the design of computer architectures for effective computer systems.
• Introduction to Management Information Systems focuses on concepts of information systems, business process, hardware, software, systems analysis, e-commerce, enterprise systems and computer applications in organizations, techniques of systems analysis, systems designs, implementations, and information management (both technical and behavioral) are studied in the organizational context of management information needs.
• Multimedia Information Systems multimedia combines text, graphics, sound, video, and animation in a single application.
• E-commerce Technology Covers e-commerce models including agent-based and Java-based, electronic contracts and the electronic exchange of technical data, electronic cash systems and user security.
• Requirements Analysis and Systems Design is a study of the information systems development life-cycle, from the initial stages of information requirements analysis and determination to the ultimate activities involving systems design.
• Database System Design and Management discusses database system components; data modeling using the Entity-Relationship model, Semantic Object model, UML and other data models.

Why study Business Application Design through CPE?

Weekend University gives you options. All classes are only one-and-a-half hours long each week and are held on Friday nights and/or Saturdays.  The remainder of the class is online.  This flexible method of study will allow you take other courses -- online or at Newark.  Either way, you’ll have access to the same outstanding facilities and professors as full-time NJIT students, plus benefit from the flexibility you need to juggle your life.

Prerequisites

Eligibility for admission requires completion of a High School diploma or equivalency, 24 years of age or older, and some experience in information technology.

Related Degree Programs

Business Application Design relates in its entirety to NJIT BS in Information Systems.

Take Note

Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites and must be taken in order.