Why earn your information technology undergraduate certificate?
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Meet a growing demand
Gain the skills for a rising job market. IT jobs are projected to grow over 10 percent in the next eight years, much faster than national average. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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Gain a quick edge for your career
You can complete this 12-hour certificate with just four courses. You’ll explore topics like applications, operating systems, programming and more.
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Accreditation means quality
Only the top business schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation. We have it.
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Earn your certificate in 12 credit hours
Take ITC 201(3), ITC 235(3), ITC 260(3), ITC 295(3). Other requirements and prerequisites may apply.