Solve complex problems while helping businesses address their unique needs
Applications are everywhere in our digital world and in every industry. The Graduate Certificate in Business Application Development is the AACSB-accredited credential you need to balance business knowledge with technical skill to develop applications for business.
By completing this certificate, you’ll be able to confidently assess and determine the requirements of an application for business use. You will learn to plan, design, develop, test and debug business applications using modeling and programming languages, tools and technologies.
You will also use Interactive Development Environments (IDEs) for software development, implement modularization and documentation, and learn best practices in software development.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU’s College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College’s Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program.
The Business Application Development certificate program at the Colorado State College of Business is a cutting-edge and career-oriented educational opportunity designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's technology-driven business landscape. This program distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive curriculum that blends business acumen with modern software development expertise. Students learn to create business applications, harnessing the power of coding, database management, and user interface design to solve real-world business challenges.
With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world projects, graduates emerge with the ability to develop software solutions tailored to the specific needs of organizations, enhancing their employability in a wide range of industries. The Business Application Development certificate at the Colorado State College of Business is the perfect choice for those aspiring to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology implementation, making them invaluable assets in the digital transformation era.
Every credit earned in this certificate can later be applied toward the CSU College of Business’s online or on-campus Master of Computer Information Systems after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the certificate does not guarantee degree-program admission.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program in Business Application Development, students can expect to learn:
- Master programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# to develop software applications, gaining proficiency in writing clean and efficient code.
- Acquire skills in designing and managing databases, including SQL and NoSQL databases, to store and retrieve data efficiently for business applications.
- Learn principles of UI and UX design to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces for applications.
- Understand the various phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
- Explore strategies for integrating software applications with business processes, systems, and data to enhance productivity and decision-making within organizations.
Certificate at a Glance
Delivery: |
Online |
Length: |
Can be completed in two semesters if courses are taken concurrently or three semesters if courses are taken sequentially |
Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
Credits: |
12‡ |
Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Business Application Development
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Application Development, you will be able to:
- Design, construct and test business applications including leading edge-visual, E-commerce languages and tools.
- Methods for all phases of software development that is economical and reliable.
- Use and manage object-oriented and web-based software and define the relationship between objects, attributes and operations.
- Develop e-business through construction and deployment.
Certificate at a Glance
Delivery: |
Online |
Length: |
Can be completed in two semesters if courses are taken concurrently or three semesters if courses are taken sequentially |
Tuition: |
$867 per credit for 2022-2023 |
Credits: |
12‡ |
Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Business Application Development
|
Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap |
‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
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Curriculum
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