Technology is dramatically changing our economy and our society. Today’s decision-makers need a firm grasp of information technologies so as to function maximally within traditional business disciplines. The successful manager must be in command of the requisite tools to access, monitor, analyze and apply company information and knowledge–technologically. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to very strong call, and only to grow stronger, for leaders across fields with significant technical skills. The Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s program is designed for any individual in a management role (middle, senior, executive levels) who seeks a better understanding of Information Technology applications and who will, as a result of these complementary skills, be empowered to manage information in a more pliable fashion tied to maximized outcomes.
The program is based on the firm and documented contention that information technology is one of the key drivers of business in the twenty-first century, providing new sources of revenue and opportunity to change dramatically a firm’s cost structure. In brief, IT has become inextricably intertwined with corporate strategy.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology for Management is designed to complement your current level of IT experience and improve your leadership and management skills within the corporate (or organizational) environment. Advanced level courses are interdisciplinary to meet the needs of a diverse industries, while focusing on several core competencies. The Program (including the final, intensive project) is designed so that graduates will ideally:
This intensive four-graduate-course program presents realistic strategies in an array of critical areas for the application of IT and leadership. The courses are delivered on-line learning with interaction among peers, advisors, academic and student services facilitators and, of course, field-specialists (all participating faculty hold the Ph.D. and have extensive experience and accomplishments both in the corporate arena and in the sphere of Information Technology). Course content, graded assignments and shared discourse are all designed to provide readily-usable systems and strategies for the significant and ever-increasing challenges of IT applications to management and leadership.
Courses positively exploit fine Internet features — threaded discussions, chat, bulletin boards, e-mail, file sharing, and more for in-depth participation. You also have online library privileges, with instant search and retrieval of important databases, and the counsel of authoritative figures to lead you in the right directions.
The fourth and final course (BA 700) is a Research Project course, which allows each participant to produce a substantive and significant work focused upon his or her specialized interests within the broad field of IT as it informs and shapes new models of management. Once the proposal is approved, a group of highly-qualified faculty will provide guidance from start to finish to maximize the value of the experience and to foster successful (and meaningful) conclusion.
Students interested in further study may transfer courses completed with a grade of “B” or better for the certificate directly toward degree requirements for the University of Atlanta’s Master of Science in Information Technology or Master of Business Administration.
The Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology for Management includes the following required courses:
| Course No | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 637 | Information Technology for Management | 3 |
| MBA 610 | Managerial Technology in Business | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Organizational Management and Change | 3 |
| MIS 700 | Final Project - Information Technology for Management | 3 |
| Total | 4 courses | 12 credits |
Students must earn a grade of no less than B- in each of the four required courses. Note: While the grade of B- or better in each course will satisfy Certificate requirements, only grades of B or better may be subsequently transferred to any Holy Spirit University of Atlanta graduate degree program.
Upon successful completion of all four courses (as specified above), the student will complete the “Application for Awarding of Certificate,” which will be reviewed by the Graduate Dean and then duly processed by the University Registrar.
Program Tuition: $4,000
Books: $ 500 + shipping (Estimated cost)
University Certificate: $ 50
The program, which leads to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology for Management, is designed to provide just that brand of training so crucial in today’s technologically-charged corporate environment. At the successful conclusion of the program (established in a time-efficient yet mastery-focused framework), the credential earned will confirm an authoritative command of the managerial dimensions of Information Technology (as needed by the non-specialist in all arenas and at all levels). While surely open to those within the technology world, emphasis is duly accorded to the manager’s competent interpretation and application of technology-based information and processes. The graduate will thus be positioned to augment operational efficiency and to gain the competitive advantage. The key: managing knowledge (information) to drive innovation and productivity.
Under the guidance of distinguished Holy Spirit University of Atlanta faculty, program participants will understand:
This intensive four-graduate-course program presents realistic strategies in an array of critical areas for the application of IT and leadership. The courses are delivered on-line learning with interaction among peers, advisors, academic and student services facilitators and, of course, field-specialists (all participating faculty hold the Ph.D. and have extensive experience and accomplishments both in the corporate arena and in the sphere of Information Technology). Course content, graded assignments and shared discourse are all designed to provide readily-usable systems and strategies for the significant and ever-increasing challenges of IT applications to management and leadership. Courses positively exploit fine Internet features — threaded discussions, chat, bulletin boards, e-mail, file sharing, and more for in-depth participation. You also have online library privileges, with instant search and retrieval of important databases, and the counsel of authoritative figures to lead you in the right directions. The fourth and final course (BA 700) is a Research Project course, which allows each participant to produce a substantive and significant work focused upon his or her specialized interests within the broad field of IT as it informs and shapes new models of management. Once the proposal is approved, a group of highly-qualified faculty will provide guidance from start to finish to maximize the value of the experience and to foster successful (and meaningful) conclusion.
Students interested in further study may transfer courses completed with a grade of “B” or better for the certificate directly toward degree requirements for the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta’s Master of Science in Information Technology or Master of Business Administration.
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