CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Program Description

The Certificate in Foundations of Information Technology provides a general technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the IT field; familiarity with project and systems engineering concepts, technological basis of the Internet; and a solid foundation in IT economics.

Program Objectives

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Comprehend the fundamentals of IT.
• Understand the IT infrastructure including data communication systems and technologies, telecommunication networks standards, network architecture, future trends in data communication concepts, equipment, applications, and services.
• Understand the systems development life cycle as it applies to large hardware and software systems.
• Gain a solid understanding of essential concepts, processes, and techniques that are used in the management of projects and project investment economics in order to successfully manage IT projects in each phase of the project life cycle.
• Utilize proven project management tools to complete IT projects on time and within budget.

Program Overview

The Certificate in Foundations of Information Technology requires the completion of 15 credits of specified coursework. All courses required for this certificate may be applied to the Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology.

Career Paths

Depending on a student’s background and employer criteria, the Certificate in Foundations of Information Technology serves a number of careers at entry-, mid-, or high-level positions for those who are:

• In related fields, and want to extend their area of expertise into the IT environment.
• Already in the IT field and need to expand their theoretical knowledge.
• In the quest for a career change and would like to add a foundational knowledge of IT to their professional profile.