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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

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  1. At a glance
  2. Resources and links
  3. Start your journey
  4. Related programs

At a glance

  • Credential: graduate certificate
  • Credits: 12
  • Next start: see program details

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to add a management perspective to your training, Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is for you.

Q: Why take the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management?

A:

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management will complement your existing technical acumen to help you with managerial and consultancy roles.

Q: How long will it take to complete?

A:

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Program summary

Program overview

If you’re already working in the information technology (IT) field and want to add a management perspective to your training, Athabasca University’s online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is for you.

Effective operations management is critical to organizational success. The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management will teach you how to apply tools and processes to develop competitive strategies. Core courses include:

  • operations management
  • organizational behaviour
  • ethical, legal and social issues in IT

As Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management courses are part of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program, you will take your courses with MScIS students.

Why take the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management?

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management will complement your existing technical acumen to help you with managerial and consultancy roles.

Program details

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is a 12-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 6 credits through Athabasca University.

There are 2 intakes each year: in September and January.

  • Application deadlines

All courses are online grouped study, with defined start and end dates.

Routes and options

Ladder to a degree

Once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management, you may apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) program. If you’re admitted within 7 years, your Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management credits may be applied towards the MScIS degree.

  • Learn more about laddering to an MScIS degree

Completion times

Finish this program in as little as 1.5 years of full-time study. You can take up to 2 years to complete all requirements.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements include a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience.

  • See full Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management admission requirements

Required courses

Detailed information about courses in this program can be accessed using the following link:

  • Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

Tuition and fees

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management has:

  • an application fee
  • a program admission fee.

Tuition is then paid on a course-by-course basis.

  • See all Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management fees

Application deadlines and start dates

Application deadline Start date
March 1st Every September
October 1st Every January

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