Graduate Certificate in IT Management

Advance Your Understanding of Technology and Its Application in the Business Environment

Designed for professionals from all industries, functional areas of business, and academic backgrounds.

This online program is designed to provide you with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in information technology. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for the challenge of developing and managing an information system within an organization.

Required Curriculum

3 credit hours each

• ISM-670: IT Disruptive Innovation Management
• ISM-677: Information Systems Management
• ISM-678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments*

Elective Curriculum

You may choose 3 credit hours from the following or other approved courses:

• ISM-671: Organizing Data for Analytics (3 credit hours)
• ISM-672: App Design and Programming (3 credit hours)
• ISM-673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business (3 credit hours)

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in IT Management program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

APPLICATION Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • For U.S. degrees, one official transcript from all previous academic institutions.
  • For international degrees, a course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) service, showing proof of U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency, credit hours and GPA.
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)

Estimated Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2023-2024 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of housing, textbooks, or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.

The Outside-of-NC rate applies to students located outside of the state taking online classes. The Out-of-State rate applies to students taking classes while located within the state, but are not residents of NC (determined by the Residency Determination Service).

Student Outcomes

The online post-baccalaureate certificate in Information Technology Management is intended for professionals from all industries, business areas, and academic backgrounds who are interested in advancing their understanding of technology and its application in the business environment. Potential careers include: 

• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• IT Manager 

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named both Best for Vets and a Military Friendly School. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.