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Information Technology Management Certificate

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Businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies are increasingly relying on data to drive decision-making, increase productivity and profitability. Every action we take, from donating blood to buying groceries, is recorded and analyzed to better serve you. Graduates who can make sound decisions when choosing, implementing and using these systems are in high demand locally, nationally, and globally.

This program is made for working professionals—each course requires only a one-day residency on campus and five weeks of online learning, with flexible scheduling options. If you are curious, passionate about innovation, and like solving problems, a certificate in information technology management will enhance your existing experience, help you achieve your goals, and advance your career.

Careers

The field of information systems management is continuing to grow as demand for professionals who can implement and upgrade business systems are vital to the economy. This certificate prepares you for careers that require knowledge in systems analysis, business systems designs, and information technology management. Most of our graduates find better career opportunities in their current organization or at external companies.

Our alumni work at:

  • CareSource
  • Computer Sciences Corp.
  • Crown Equipment
  • Dayton Freight
  • DP&L
  • The Greenwood Group
  • Honda
  • J.B. Hunt
  • LexisNexis
  • Midmark
  • Reynolds and Reynolds
  • R&L Carriers
  • Seepex, Inc.
  • Sogeti
  • Speedway
  • Tata Consultant
  • Teradata
  • Taylor Communications (Standard Register)
  • Tyler Technologies
  • WinWholesale
  • US Worldwide Logistics, Inc
  • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
  • Yaskawa America, Inc.

Positions our alumni have held:

  • Business analyst or consultant
  • Business applications and systems analytics
  • Information technology management
  • IT operations analytics
  • Database management or administrator
  • Information security analyst
  • Computer user support
  • IT support
  • Product Manager or Developer

Real-World Experience

Classes are focused on experiential learning, allowing students to apply concepts learned in class to real-world situations.

Academics and Curriculum

View Information Technology Management Certificate program information and degree requirements in the Academic Catalog.

Admission

If you are interested in the certificate in information technology, you will need:

  • A bachelor in information systems, computer science, or business-related field
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or a graduate GPA or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

There are no math or statistics prerequisites for this certificate program. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to have a minimum score of 79/120 (IBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a band 6 through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Current M.B.A. students in good standing can apply and they will be automatically accepted into the program. The certificate can be applied to the interdisciplinary business concentration in the M.B.A. program.

Program Outcomes

In this program, you will pick three courses on business analytics, business system design, computer programming, project management, information technology management, or other information technology-related course. Each course requires a one-day residency on campus and five weeks of online learning, with flexible scheduling options. To graduate, you must earn a grade of ‘B’ or better for all courses, with only one ‘C’ allowed, and finish with an overall GPA of 3.0.

 


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