Business Information Technology (Graduate Certificate)
The certificate is for individuals who have a bachelor or master’s degree in any subject, particularly business, who are interested in enhancing their business information technology knowledge to participate in the increasingly digital functions in government and industry. Technology is now a business necessity. It provided a faster, more convenient, and more efficient way of performing business transactions. Employees need information technology skills in all levels of an organization and in all functional areas. The certificate program is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the principles of business information technology whatever their industry.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Discuss the impact of information technology on a given business environment and sector.
- Identify and evaluate security incidents.
- Evaluate the data management associated with Web-based applications.
Admissions and Graduation Requirements
Admission Requirements
Preference is given to applicants who have one of the following:
- An overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program;
- Nine (9) recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or
- A satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT with a background or experience in business or technology.
Title IV federal financial aid is not available for the certificate program unless it is included in the M.S. in Technology Management program.
Application information for current graduate students: Current graduate College of BILT students pursuing graduate master’s BILT programs at the University may apply to add a certificate to their program of study through the Dean’s Office.
Minimum Grade: A minimum grade of B- is needed to receive credit for a course in the certificate. All graduate students in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation. Students must bring their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine (9) graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Program Completion and Residency Requirements: Twelve (12) credits of coursework must be completed at Marymount University within three years of the date of matriculation.
If the certificate is earned as part of a stackable master’s degree, please refer to the Emerging Technology (M.S.) or Technology Management (M.S.) Transfer Credit Guidelines.
Certificate Requirements
12 Credits
Required Courses
| IT 510 | Requirements Analysis and Management | 3 |
| IT 520 | Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks | 3 |
| IT 530 | Computer Security | 3 |
| IT 540 | Enterprise Data Management and Analysis | 3 |