Web Application Fundamentals
Graduate Badge
Grand Rapids • Face to face • 3 Credits
Web application fundamentals involve the essential concepts and technologies required to develop, deploy, and maintain web applications, including protocols, system architectures, development frameworks, and languages.
Overview
Grand Valley's Web Application Fundamentals graduate badge is a specialized credential offered by the College of Computing. It equips students with essential knowledge and skills in web application development.
The coursework for this badge includes current and emerging web-based technologies, protocols, system architectures, development frameworks, and languages. Students will learn about web architectures through a dedicated course, which covers the essential aspects of developing and deploying web applications.
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College of Computing
Robert Adams, Ph.D.
C-2-100 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-2060
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/computing
Career Opportunities
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Top skills- Programming
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 33,184.88 | 10% |
| $ 53,648.94 | 25% |
| $ 68,019.85 | 50% |
| $ 84,690.18 | 75% |
| $122,929.46 | 90% |
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Top skills- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Operations Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 43,764.64 | 10% |
| $ 55,156.57 | 25% |
| $ 91,208.00 | 50% |
| $110,179.81 | 75% |
| $136,959.28 | 90% |
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 73,125.18 | 10% |
| $ 84,893.38 | 25% |
| $107,500.39 | 50% |
| $134,775.23 | 75% |
| $165,493.70 | 90% |
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Speaking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 83,488.04 | 10% |
| $100,892.73 | 25% |
| $113,075.08 | 50% |
| $146,379.98 | 75% |
| $186,936.41 | 90% |
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