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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

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.

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About Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

Looking to add a management edge to your IT skillset? Athabasca University's online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is designed for professionals like you. This certificate not only covers core aspects like operations management and organizational behaviour, but also dives into ethical, legal, and social issues in IT. Even better, the courses you'll take are part of our Master of Science in Information Systems program, setting you up for even greater academic and career strides. With admission requiring just a related baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience, getting started is more accessible than you might think.

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

Program details

Overview

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.

Application deadlines and start dates

Application deadline Start date
March 1 Every Sept.
Oct. 1 Every Jan.

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 Sept. and Jan.

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.

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