- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Following on from COMP 3601, this hands-on course was designed for students who are already familiar with fundamental Java web application development, and HTML. COMP 4601 starts with the Java Persistence API (JPA). Participants will configure data sources and create solutions deployed on Java application servers. Labs and exercises strengthen skills in developing robust XML-based and RESTful Web Services. Additionally, students gain practical experience implementing JPA interfaces using frameworks such as Hibernate. There is a focus on best practices to design, develop and deploy enterprise-level, role-based web applications that seamlessly run across multiple tiers and containers, using web services and message-driven technologies. COMP 4601 is an elective in the Web and Mobile Application Development (WMA) Associate Certificate and the CST FLEX Diploma. Upon completion, successful students will be able to seamlessly integrate multiple web applications using Java Message Service (JMS) and Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) to build comprehensive web applications in Java Enterprise Edition (Jakarta JEE). This course will be offered in January 2026.
Domestic fees
$575.86
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the Java Persistence API (JPA) and implement its interfaces using the Hibernate framework to develop an Object-Relational Mapping solution.
- Create and configure secure data sources within application servers and connect Java web applications to these sources using the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI).
- Map XML documents to Java objects and vice versa by employing Java API for XML Binding (JAXB).
- Create XML-based web services with JAX-WS API in bottom-up and top-down.
- Create RESTful web services using JAX-RS API and Jersey Implementation.
- Use EJB™ API to develop components used in building the business logic of Java EE applications.
- Create, send, receive, and read messages between two or more applications using Java Messaging Service (JMS).
- Make well-informed decisions about Publisher/Subscriber or point-to-point messaging strategies.
- Encapsulate the application's business logic and expose it through a set of APIs using Enterprise Java Bean (EJB) technology.
- Create and design web applications in a microservices style using various integration technologies.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Advanced Java Web Application Development (COMP 4601) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Advanced Java Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
- Web and Mobile Application Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 4601 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93368
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 93368
- $575.86 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Arash Ghavami
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 48 hours - 36 hours synchronous online classes and 12 hours asynchronous activities/labs. The class meets once per week for 3 hours online and requires an additional 1 hour per week asynchronously. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 13-16+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class, 1-hour asynchronous class time and 9-12+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows. Due to the substantial time required on labs and assignments, students are advised not to take any other programming language courses simultaneously.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.