Department website: https://www.atu.edu/cis

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology provides flexibility for students wanting to gain foundation skills in popular areas of Information Technology, such as database systems, website design, and networking.  This certificate may be completed concurrently with the master's degree in Information Technology. 

 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Approved 5000 Level Electives		9
INFT 5103	Python Programming
INFT 5303	Developing and Administering Web Sites
INFT 5403	Introduction to Information Technology and Systems
INFT 5503	The UNIX Operating System
INFT 5603	Principles of Data Science
INFT 5803	Principles of Cybersecurity
INFT 5983	Special Topics 1
Approved 6000 Level Electives 2		9
INFT 6103	Advanced Python Programming
INFT 6203	Database Development and Administration
INFT 6303	Design of Web-Based Information Systems
INFT 6403	Information Security Systems Analysis and Design
INFT 6603	Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning
INFT 6703	Advanced Networks
INFT 6803	Advanced Cybersecurity
INFT 6903	Emerging Trends 3
Total Hours		18

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Special Topics courses may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

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6000 INFT courses often have prerequisites that must be satisfied before enrolling.

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INFT 6903 Emerging Trends courses may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

Students who complete the program will be able to:

1. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation (Analytic Problem Solving). 
2. Demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their application (Application of Knowledge).
3. Analyze the impact of information technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues. (Ethics and Critical Thinking).