Digital Transformation (Graduate Certificate)
This certificate program prepares students for the digital transformation field in business and government, which is expanding locally and globally. The field continues to have high job growth, and many job opportunities are available in the Washington metropolitan region.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Analyze relevant factors to select and utilize data science techniques in extracting and identifying useful information and knowledge.
- Predict when and how to implement a specific technology.
- Identify key drivers of technology’s impact on the organizational ecosystem.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the university's requirements for graduate school admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in a field such as information technology, computer science, or a related field, or hold a degree in an unrelated field with at least two years of experience in an information technology position. Title IV federal financial aid is not available for the certificate program unless it is included in the M.S. in Emerging Technology 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.
Course Substitution Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience, industry certification, or graduate digital transformation courses, 500-level courses can be substituted by higher-level courses.
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 530 | Computer Security | 3 |
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| DATA 586 | Machine Learning | 3 |
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| IT 544 | The Technologies Behind Digital Transformation | 3 |
| DATA 546 | Principles of Data Science | 3 |
| IT 548 | Managing Digital Transformation | 3 |
IT 565 - Creating and Managing User Interfaces, is required when DATA 546 is taken as part of another certificate in a MS in Emerging Technology or MS Technology Management program.