The Internet and the World Wide Web are the most transformative inventions of our time, and NJIT’s new Web Application Development certificate is designed to prepare qualified working adults for exciting career opportunities in this area. Beginning with an introduction to utilizing some of the fundamental web application development  tools, students will then study the necessary concepts from information technology and progress to developing expertise in areas like multimedia information systems, building applications for E-Commerce, and advanced web development tools.

Completion of this certificate will open the pathway for individuals to gain entry to new career positions in E-Commerce and Web Development, 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.
• Internet Applications covers Internet programming and applications. A variety of software technologies are used to illustrate important concepts in Information Technology, from the client-server paradigm to text-based protocols like HTTP. 
• Human-Computer Interfaces Covers the design and evaluation of the human-computer interface in interactive computer systems. Among the topics covered are approaches to interface design such as menus, commands, direct manipulation; screen layout strategies; metaphor models; models of human information process; evaluation approaches such as protocol for analysis, interactive monitoring, use of surveys; and requirements for documentation and help.
• Multimedia Information Systems multimedia combines text, graphics, sound, video, and animation in a single application.
• World Wide Web Standards covers the standards that are emerging for formatting, accessing, displaying, transmitting and structuring information, including the standards and protocols existing and under development today.
• 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.

Why study Web Application Development 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

Web Application Development 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.