Program Overview

The curriculum for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Engineering in Information Technology is a practice-oriented professional program, meant to extend students’ undergraduate education. The program will provide high-quality and affordable education to engineers who want to master their knowledge in networks used for critical data entry, transfer, retrieval, and management of information systems.

Coursework in the program is practice-oriented and prepares students to work as leaders in a variety of computer-intensive environments, such as technical organizations, small or large businesses, product design or manufacturing companies, and data-directed services. Coursework in the program consists of gateway courses towards pursuit of a master’s program in the field.

Program Highlights

Advanced Information Technology Concepts: Explore advanced concepts in information technology, including networking protocols, cybersecurity principles, and emerging trends in IT.
Data Engineering and Database Management: Acquire skills in data engineering, database design, and management, with a focus on organizing, storing, and retrieving information efficiently.
Systems Architecture and Integration: Study systems architecture, integration methodologies, and the design of scalable and secure information systems to meet organizational needs.
Cloud Computing Technologies: Gain expertise in cloud computing technologies, including cloud architecture, deployment models, and services, for efficient and flexible information management.
Information Security and Risk Management: Understand information security principles, risk assessment, and management strategies to safeguard data and ensure compliance with security standards.
Big Data Analytics: Explore big data analytics tools and techniques, learning how to process and analyze large datasets to extract valuable insights for decision-making.
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts into information engineering, exploring applications for data analysis, pattern recognition, and automation.
Software Development Practices: Develop proficiency in software development practices, including coding, debugging, and version control, with a focus on creating custom solutions for information systems.
Network Design and Management: Learn advanced network design principles, protocols, and management strategies to ensure optimal performance and connectivity within information systems.
Project Management in Information Technology: Acquire project management skills specific to information technology projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation of IT initiatives.

Completion of this program should result in the following student outcomes

Graduates will have gained the theoretical and hands-on experience needed to pursue a Master’s Program in the field.
Graduates will encompass a deeper understanding of management solutions for professionals in information systems and information technology.
Graduates will excel in highly technical leadership roles.
An ability to apply knowledge of Information Engineering Technologies
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to communicate effectively
The ability to design, implement, provide, and supervise the security of facilities involved with the processing and transfer of information

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