Information Technology Core Concepts Micro-credential
The information technology core concepts micro-credential provides students with a foundational understanding of the important areas of information technology, to include systems analysis, databases, networking and security.
Students enrolling in the stand-alone option of this micro-credential are required to submit proof of a prior bachelor’s degree. For more information, please refer to Additional Requirements for Graduate Programs.
When taken as a stand-alone offering, this micro-credential is eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
This micro-credential is part of the personalization series. For more information about personalization series micro-credentials, see the Micro-credential Series section of the Additional Offerings page and the Micro-credential Bulletin.
Requirements
The 🌐 icon appears in the title of traditional courses that are also available as a set of module courses. Module course availability may be limited to certain academic calendars. See Course Types for information about module courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT504 | 🌐 Managing Information Technology in a Business Environment | 4 |
| IT510 | 🌐 Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| IT525 | 🌐 Database Design and Data Modeling | 4 |
| IT530 | 🌐 Computer Networks | 4 |
| IT540 | 🌐 Management of Information Security | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 20 | |
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