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Web Application Development: Technical Planning and Management

Platform-independent expertise for successful web application projects 

The university course “Web Application Development: Technical Planning and Management” provides you with in-depth, platform-independent knowledge for the planning, implementation and management of modern web applications. You will learn how to deliver digitalisation projects efficiently, to a high standard of quality, and in a future-proof manner within the context of agile methodologies, AI and complex system landscapes.

 

What will I gain from this course?

Who is this course designed for?

How can I participate?

What does the course involve? 

 

Quick Facts
  • Start: 23 November 2026 
  • Application deadline: 23 October 2026, application 
  • Duration: 9 weeks
  • Completion:
    • Certificate from TU Graz (upon successful completion of the examination)
    • Confirmation of attendance  (without examination) 
  • ECTS credit points: 3,5
  • Language of instruction: English or German
  • Participation fee: EUR 1900 (VAT-free) including course materials and drinks during breaks
  • Location: TU Graz
  • Number of participants: max. 25

What will I gain from this course?

Content

The course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the technical planning, implementation and management of web applications, independent of specific frameworks or programming languages.

Course content:

  • Technology-independent fundamentals of web application development
  • Quality and efficiency in software development
  • Project structure, project management, and infrastructure concepts
  • System architecture

Curriculum (German only) 

Your benefits at a glance
  • Platform-independent foundation for sustainable web applications

  • Confident handling of quality, efficiency and technical debt

  • Understanding of modern architecture and infrastructure concepts

  • Understanding AI: opportunities, use cases and limitations

In addition:

  • Practical application to your own business challenges

  • Certificate from TU Graz

Who is this course designed for?

Target groups

Target groups

The university course Web Application Development is ideal for individuals who (plan to) design, manage or take responsibility for web applications.

Examples:

  • CTOs (Chief Technology Officers)

  • Technical team leads

  • Project managers and product owners

  • Developers with coordination or architectural responsibilities

  • Managers in digital environments

Admission requirements

Who can participate?

Applicants are expected to have some exposure to web application development, as well as knowledge in the following areas:

  • Quality and efficiency in software development
  • Project structure, project management and infrastructure concepts
  • System architecture and infrastructure

The final admission decision is made by the academic course director.

 

How can I participate?

Application

Please send your completed application form (available soon)
by e-mail (lifelong.learningnoSpam@tugraz.at)
or post to:

TU Graz Life Long Learning
z.H. Sarah Meinhardt BA
Stremayrgasse 16
8010 Graz

Contact

Sarah Meinhardt
BA

TU Graz Life Long Learning
Tel.: +43 316 873 4945
lifelong.learningnoSpam@tugraz.at

What does the course involve?

Course Structure and Learning Approach

The university course is divided into two phases:

1. On-site phase

  • Teaching of key concepts
  • Group work and case studies
  • In-person support from experts

2. Transfer phase

  • Application of knowledge to participants’ own business challenges
  • Individual or team-based work
  • Subject-specific guidance from experts
Scientific Head

Frank KAPPE
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. 

Institute of Human-Centred Computing, TU Graz 

Lecturers
  • Karin PICHLER
  • Christian HAINTZ