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

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology offers a flexible pathway for students seeking to develop or enhance skills in key areas of IT. Students may select from a variety of graduate-level courses to build a customized program of study aligned with their interests and career goals, including areas such as database systems, web development, networking, cybersecurity, and software development. This certificate is ideal for individuals looking to broaden their technical expertise or specialize in a focused area of information technology. The certificate may be completed concurrently with the Master of Science in Information Technology.

 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select 18 hours from the following:		18
INFT 5103	Python Programming	3
INFT 5113	Artificial Intelligence	3
INFT 5203	Database Systems	3
INFT 5213	Information Systems Risk Management	3
INFT 5233	Legal Issues in Cybersecurity	3
INFT 5303	Developing and Administering Web Sites	3
INFT 5403	Introduction to Information Technology and Systems	3
INFT 5413	Computer Systems and Architecture	3
INFT 5503	The UNIX Operating System	3
INFT 5603	Principles of Data Science	3
INFT 5703	Principles of Networking	3
INFT 5803	Principles of Cybersecurity	3
INFT 5983	Special Topics 1	3
INFT 6103	Advanced Python Programming 2	3
INFT 6203	Database Development and Administration 2	3
INFT 6303	Design of Web-Based Information Systems 2	3
INFT 6403	Information Security Systems Analysis and Design 2	3
INFT 6603	Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning 2	3
INFT 6703	Advanced Networks 2	3
INFT 6803	Advanced Cybersecurity 2	3
INFT 6903	Emerging Trends 2,3	3
INFT 6993	Internship 2	3

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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).

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php