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Enterprise Web Applications Certificate
(18 semester hours)

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The Enterprise Web Applications Certificate focuses on the theories and skills necessary to perform design, develop, and deploy enterprise web applications on the Internet. This program prepares the adult learner to seek entry-level career positions such as: Web Publisher, Web Developer, Web Database Developer, JavaScript Developer, Java Developer, and E-Commerce Developer. Graduates will be able to apply and use Object Oriented Programming (OOP), HTML, JavaScript, Java (j2SE & J2EE), and E-Commerce Solution Developer. Graduates will examine the process to build real-world Java applications and to deploy them on the World Wide Web. It is strongly recommend that students complete the Certificate in Web Publishing before embarking on this Certificate.

While enrolled in this certificate, the student will:

  • Assess the impact of Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) and Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) on Information Technology Management, on Security, and on Global Economies as it applies to enterprise eCommerce solutions on the Web.
  • Examine the principles and concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and evaluate the application of these principles in JavaScript and Java.
  • Evaluate the power and advantages of XML that have made it the global standard for enterprise data exchange and data dictionary standardization.
  • Explore and analyze the hierarchy of the Java Class Library; use the objects and properties to design and develop applications on the Web.
  • Appraise the architecture, the lifecycle, management issues, and process for developing Java Server Pages (JSP) based, Java Servlets based, and JavaBeans based enterprise web applications.

  • CS121 / WEBD121 - Web Development Fundamentals
  • CS241 / WEBD241 - Web Development using JavaScript
  • CS302 / WEBD341 - Enterprise Data Exchange using XML
  • GM363 / INFO321 - Database Management Systems
  • CS442 / ENTD381 - Object Oriented Programming with Java
  • CS481 / ENTD481 -  Enterprise Development using J2EE (Prerequisite:  CS442)


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American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.

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