Stay Ahead with Skills in Emerging Information Technologies
Designed for students who wish to increase their understanding of information technology and business informatics, while preparing for CISSP® and PMP® industry certifications, the online Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information Technology builds upon topics covered in the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology program, also available online. The four-course curriculum explores how to develop web applications based on databases, expanding the understanding of databases to include all database technologies common in business. Students learn how to define, design, and manage IT projects, while developing a solid grasp of increasingly important areas of network and system security.
The Advanced Information Technology Graduate Certificate is also available on campus in Boston.
Curriculum
Boston University’s Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information Technology consists of four required online courses (16 credits).
Those who complete both the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Information Technology will have satisfied all but two of the courses required to complete the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems.
Prerequisites
Applicants are not required to have a degree in computer science for entry to a program within the Department of Computer Science. Upon review of your application, the department will determine if the completion of prerequisite coursework will be required, based on your academic and professional background.
A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the program may be applied towards the certificate.
Courses
Requirements
Visit the BU MET Website for Admission Details.
Dates & Deadlines
View BU MET’s academic calendar for online programs, including important dates and deadlines.
Application Requirements
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a
Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
10th in the nation
The Information Technology graduate certificate shares courses with the MS in Computer Information Systems, which is ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
#4
America’s Top Online Colleges
- Benefit from a 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
- Boston University is recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Research. BU MET’s information security programs are certified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).
- Computer science courses ensure you get the attention you need, while introducing case studies and real-world projects that emphasize technical and theoretical knowledge—combining in-depth, practical experience with the critical skills needed to remain on the forefront of the information technology field. In addition, BU’s Center for Reliable Information Systems and Cyber Security (RISCS) offers opportunities to collaborate and participate in research on system reliability and information security.
- Work closely with highly qualified faculty and seasoned industry leaders in a wide range of technology fields who are committed to teaching the latest technologies within the framework of ideas, concepts, and methods that drive innovation.
- BU MET’s Department of Computer Science was established in 1979 and is the longest-running computer science department at BU. Over its four decades, the department has played an important role in the emergence of IT at the University and throughout the region.
US citizens and permanent residents are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Advanced Information Technology Graduate Certificate prepares you for a wealth of different roles such as IT Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Cloud Engineer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Software Developer, Database Developer/Engineer, DevOps Engineer, IT Project Manager, Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker), and Cloud Security Specialist.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
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Computer Science
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Computer Science
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