Engineering
CAS in Web Application Development
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Web Application Development (CAS-DAW) allows you to apply web technologies in your job as an engineer.
Program
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Web Application Development (CAS-DAW) allows you to develop, deploy and maintain structured, secure and dynamic web applications using web data formats, to interface them to databases and to ensure their referencing.
This CAS is part of the Master of Advanced Studies in Rapid Application Development (MAS-RAD).
Content
The CAS-DAW is composed of several modules that can be taken independently.
| Module | Periods | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Internet protocols and static web pages with HTML and CSS | 26 | Patrick Janser (external) |
| Javascript frontend development | 26 | Stéphane Gobron (HE-Arc) |
| Web formats | 25 | Javier Bracamonte (external) |
| Introduction to databases for the Web | 14 | Hugues Mercier (external) |
| Design and development of advanced databases | 28 | Hugues Mercier (external) |
| Design, implementation and backend deployment with PHP and community tools | 26 | Marc Schaefer (HE-Arc) |
| Hosting and referencing | 15 | Daniela Chrzanovski et Marius Amza (Swiss Webacademy) |
Skills
You will be able to:
- create static pages with HTML5 and CSS3
- create dynamic web interfaces with JavaScript and TypeScript
- select and use web data formats (JSON, XML, etc.)
- design and operate a classic and web-oriented database
- design, develop and deploy simple web applications with an MVC mini-framework developed in class in PHP and an SQL database, using tools for project management (forges) and version control (Git)
- ensure a high-performance online presence and SEO for your websites, and apply generative AI best practices
Target Audience
This CAS is mainly intended for engineers without an IT degree.
You must have a tertiary A diploma: Bachelor’s degree, or an engineering diploma (ETS, HES, EPF) in microtechnology, mechanics, electronics, civil engineering or any other field, or an equivalent university qualification.
Alternatively, tertiary B diplomas (ES, federal master’s degree, federal patent) are also accepted, provided you have the necessary professional experience according to the specific HES-SO guidelines.
Otherwise, admission decisions could be based on the quality of your application file, within the limits of the quota authorized by the HES-SO.
Degree Awarded
Duration and Organization of Studies
Duration
Part-time: about 1 semester
Location
Campus Arc 2, Neuchâtel
Links and documents
Admission
Next opening
16 September 2025
Registration deadline
30 June 2025
Fee
5 500 CHF
Perspectives
This CAS allows you to qualify for a career in the development of applications for data processing and visualization.