Online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (IT) Management
If you’re interested in IT and want to position yourself for possible career advancement in your field, consider pursuing an online Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (IT) Management program. In this four-course certificate program, you will be taught a quick but comprehensive look into business and leadership skills in the sphere of IT.
This certificate program may be ideal for those already working in the industry who are looking to strengthen their knowledge and gain an academic certificate online. Earn your graduate certificate in IT management from Grand Canyon University and deepen your knowledge of the IT field while exploring various opportunities in the field.
Benefits of the IT Management Certificate Program Online at GCU
Your online information technology certificate at GCU can provide you with an online education that supports effective communication, critical thinking, a Christian worldview, leadership and global awareness and ethics. While completing your graduate certificate, you will also have access to online resources to help support you in your studies.
Graduates of the online information technology management certificate program will be taught the skills to lead diverse teams of professionals working in collaboration to solve business needs with ethics and integrity. You may also be able to enact organizational change, support effective communication, define business needs and improve processes for increased efficiency.
Coursework Covered in the Graduate Certificate in IT Management Program
Coursework in the online graduate certificate in IT management program includes leadership and management concepts related directly to the technology industry, as well as business process analysis and information security and risk management. During the online certificate program, faculty will support student learning surrounding the following course topics:
- IT and data management innovation
- Management and leadership in IT
- Analysis of business processes
- Risk management and information security
Develop Leadership Skills Relevant to the Information Technology Industry
Throughout the online information technology certificate program, you will have the opportunity to complete courses to learn applicable skills to support your growth as a leader and business professional in the IT landscape. Some of the skills you can gain throughout the certificate in IT management include:
- Leveraging IT and data analytics to drive innovation and add value to organizations through addressing business and market needs
- Utilizing data for business decisions
- Developing strategies for leading technology teams and supporting high employee performance
- Defining tools for conflict resolution
- Creating business process maps and workflows
- Evaluating security mechanisms and operational issues related to cybersecurity
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GCU Offers Accredited Online Graduate Certificate Programs
Earn your graduate in IT management certificate from an institutionally accredited university. An institution’s accreditation speaks to the quality of its programs; GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. For more information on accreditation, visit our university accreditation page.
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management FAQs
If earning your graduate certificate in information technology management seems like the logical next step for you, read through some of our frequently asked questions to learn more about this certificate and a pursuing career in IT management.
An IT management certificate may be well worth it for those who will find it useful to utilize a more advanced understanding of IT management in their career. A graduate certificate serves as a symbol of continuous learning and may be helpful in transitioning into the IT field. It is also a route to gaining educational credentials online without the time commitment of a master’s in IT management.
A graduate IT management certificate is an option for those who wish to gain skills in IT management, that may or may not have a background in IT. It provides a quick four-course program to gaining relevant skills to support career growth.
A certificate in IT management may lead to a management role that carries a number of responsibilities, such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling the efficiency of a business. IT managers help companies be more productive by securing networks and improving network availability and monitoring an organization’s information technology systems.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the May 2022 median wage for occupations in computer and information technology was $100,530.1
If you enjoy leadership roles, have great interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and can organize multiple projects and tasks at one time, a career in IT management may be right for you.
The graduate certificate in information technology management program consists of 16 total credits. When taking classes online, each course is typically eight weeks in length.
To learn more about enrolling in an IT management certificate program, fill out the form on this page to get in contact with a university counselor.
1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer and Information Technology Occupations as of May 2022, retrieved on Oct. 9, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as computer and information technology occupations. It does not reflect workers’ earnings in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. The median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.
Core Courses
Course Description
This course introduces key issues in managing information technology and data within contemporary organizations. Students examine the role of leveraging IT and data analytics to drive innovation and add value to organizations through addressing business and market needs. Challenges regarding technology adoption and best practices for utilizing data for organizational decision making are also addressed.
Course Description
This course introduces leadership and team management skills relevant to leading information technology teams and departments. Students examine various structures of IT organizations and consider strategies and tactics for leading virtual and co-located technology teams, encouraging high employee performance, and managing conflict within dynamic business environments. Ethical issues in leadership and management are also considered.
Course Description
This course introduces the fundamentals of business process analysis and its role in driving efficient and innovative organizations. Students examine business process mapping, workflow, change initiatives, process improvements with particular emphasis on effective change initiatives, and adoption of IT solutions that solve specific business needs. Prerequisite: MIS-602. Prerequisite: MIS-602.
Course Description
This course examines core issues related to information security within the framework of effective IT governance. Students evaluate security mechanisms, operational issues, and policies and plans related to cybersecurity within organizations. There is also emphasis on threat analysis, assessing system vulnerabilities, forensics, and recovery. Prerequisite: MIS-602. Prerequisite: MIS-602.
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