Informatics Graduate Certificate | UMGC

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AT A GLANCE

15 credits
Transfer up to 6 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION

$514 per credit (in-state)
$659 per credit (out-of-state)
$480 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Build skills in networking, security, software development, and more.

You can strengthen your technical skills as you learn the business of IT by earning an online certificate in informatics at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program gives you a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management and can help you develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 15

Initial Requirement

(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

(3 Credits, ITEC 610)
(3 Credits, ITEC 626)
(3 Credits, DBST 651)
(3 Credits, INFA 610)
(3 Credits, IMAT 637)

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Build a Foundation

Gain a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management.

Gain Knowledge

Learn how to design, use, and implement relational database systems.

Explore Ethics

Explore the legal, ethical, and privacy aspects of information assurance.

Stay on the Cutting Edge

Explore emerging technologies in social media, mobile computing, cloud computing, and big data.

Build Your Skills

Study technical security controls to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks.

Advance Your Skills

Study management practices related to the acquisition of IT systems, components, and services.

Informatics

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate

IT: Informatics

Master's Specialization

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