Business & Information Technology Division

Computers: Website and E-Business Development

Janet Evelyn-Dorsey
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8240

Annette Yauney
Website and E-Business Development
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8656

Program Summary

The Website and E-Business Development program emphasizes the development of the technical skills and knowledge required to allow graduates to seek employment in a variety of occupations related to the design, development, and maintenance of Web sites. For example, graduates will be prepared to seek employment as Webmasters, Internet developers or Web developers, and Web designers. Specific skills developed include:

• Web site planning and design
• Using HTML to develop Web pages
• Using Web development software (such as Dreamweaver to create Web pages)
• Understanding the principles and concepts of e-commerce and marketing on the Internet
• Understanding the principles of modern programming techniques
• Understanding the principles of Web page scripting languages
• Working with database software in conjunction with Web pages
• Understanding the concepts of distributed applications
• Knowledge of general computer information systems and terminology

Program of Study at Herkimer

Click Website and E-Business Development for the current program of study page.

Skill Requirements

Students interested in pursuing the Website and E-Business Development degree should have a desire to work with computers and to learn how Web pages are created and connected with a database. Also, they should have a desire to seek employment in businesses engaging in e-business activities.

Nature of the Work

Web professionals normally work in offices in comfortable surroundings. They usually work about 40 hours a week-the same as many other professional or office workers do. However, evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet deadlines or solve specific problems. Telecommuting is common in this field. This trend is likely to continue as networks expand, more work can be done from remote locations through modems, laptops, electronic mail, and the Internet.

Job Outlook

The applications of electronic commerce technology are spreading to all aspects of society. All businesses, organizations, and governmental functions have been affected by the Internet and the rapid access to information that it enables. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics:

"Employment in the information supersector is expected to increase by 18.5 percent, adding 632,000 jobs by 2012. Information contains some of the fast-growing computer-related industries such as software publishers; Internet publishing and broadcasting; and Internet service providers, Web search portals, and data processing services. Employment in these industries is expected to grow by 67.9 percent, 41.1 percent, and 48.2 percent, respectively."

from: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook