Certificate of Advanced Study
in Information Technology Management

Earn your certificate of advanced study in information technology management.

Information technology management has become critical to nearly every industry and organization.  Whether you’re a current or aspiring data scientist, digital content manager, cyber security analyst, information consultant, or something else entirely, the ability to bridge business and technology is a skill that will set you apart from your peers.

  • Develop essential management skills tailored to the IT field, regardless of your background.
  • Bridge the gap between business and technology, a critical advantage in any industry.
  • Complete just five courses covering topics like data science, cloud management, and risk analysis.
  • Expand your career options across business, government, and nonprofit sectors..
  • Gain specialized knowledge in areas like information policy and cybersecurity.
Quick Info

Next term starts Spring 2025

11 Courses / 15 Total Credit Hours

Courses & Curriculum

This 15-credit graduate certificate program in Information Technology Management (ITM) offers students with a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds a flexible way to gain foundational skills in information technology management and qualify for a possible subsequent entry into an MS in Information Systems (IS) or MS in Applied Data Science (ADS).

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Core Courses – 12 Credits

IST 614 | 3 CREDITS
Basic ideas, concepts and perspectives of management and policy as they apply to the information professions. Students learn to understand and apply these principles to improve organizational effectiveness and promote digital transformation.

IST 621 | 3 CREDITS
Information and technology management overview with a focus on digital transformation. How information and technology managers create organizational, technological, and personal capabilities to succeed in a rapidly changing digital world.

IST 654 | 3 CREDITS
Concepts and methods of systems analysis through decomposition and modeling. Extensive practice with structured methodologies. Systems analysis and project management techniques. Introduction to automated tools and technologies. Group project to apply skills.

IST 651 | 3 CREDITS
Scripting methods, languages and theory for the efficient and effective management of resources and services in enterprise data systems.

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IST 659 | 3 CREDITS
Definition, development, and management of databases for information systems. Data analysis techniques, data modeling, and schema design. Query languages and search specifications. Overview of file organization for databases. Data administration concepts and skills.

Electives – 3 credits

Select one 3 credit elective. See full course catalogue.

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