Graduate Certification Requirements

A MSIT student can declare the embedded graduate certificate in the program. Please declare your certificate as soon as you want to pursue it. Please click the button to fill out the declaration form by the deadline for each semester and read the instructions.

  • Program Description

    The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and Intelligent Technology is designed for individuals to advance their knowledge and career options in the data analytic field. he certificate focuses on technologies, systems, and applications that support data analytical processing and intelligent IT operations at various levels. Graduates from the program will develop a solid foundation and gain hands-on experience with up-to-date technologies and systems used in the industry. 

    Admission Requirements

    • Meet all KSU Graduate College Admission Requirements.
    • Resumé/Vita required. 
      Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
    • Minimum undergraduate degree GPA 2.75. Lower GPA is considered on a case-by-case basis.
    • Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases
      Prior knowledge in database systems and related data technologies and applications is required. Students who do not have this background will be required to take the following IT foundation courses.
    • -IT 5433 Databases: Design and Applications

    The decision on the foundation course requirement will be made based on applicant’s prior academic records and will be written in the admission letter. 

    Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

    IT 7103:Practical Data Analytics
    IT 7123:Business Intelligence Systems

    Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

    Choose two from the following:

    IT 7113:Data Visualization
    IT 7133:Enterprise AI Applications
    IT 7143:Cloud Analytics Technology
    DS 7900:Applied Analytics Project Course

    STAT 7020:Statistical Computing and Simulation
    or
    STAT 8240:Data Mining I


    Program Total (12 Credit Hours) 

  • The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Security Program is designed for IT professionals who have a bachelor's degree or have taken the Information Technology Foundations Graduate Certificate (or the equivalent through other course work) to advance their knowledge in the field of information security. 

    Students graduating with this program will have a strong background in fundamental principles and applications of computer security, as well as hands-on experience with security tools commonly used in industry.

    Required Course (3 Credit Hours)

    IT 6823:Information Security Concepts and Administration

    Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

    Choose three courses from the following.

    IT 7303:Data Privacy Technologies
    IT 7313:Physical IT Systems Security
    IT 7333:Enterprise Cloud and Wireless Security
    IT 7323:Computer Forensics
    IT 7343:Ethical Hacking: Network Security and Penetration Testing
    IS 7330:Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning

    Program Total (12 Credit Hours)

  • The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise IT Management is designed for IT professionals who have a bachelor's degree in the computing field in order to advance their knowledge in the field of Enterprise IT Management.

    Prior knowledge in system development and database systems is required. Students whose prior coursework does not suggest that they have the appropriate academic or professional background to be successful in the program may be offered the opportunity to demonstrate adequate mastery on a departmentally-identified or -provided examination. Students not passing or taking the examination may be required to take the following IT foundation courses:

    • IT 5423
    • IT 5433

    The certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program and as an embedded certificate in the MSIT program. The certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program and as an embedded certificate in the MSIT program. Currently enrolled MSIT students can apply the certificate courses towards MSIT requirements and electives.

    Students graduating with this program will develop a solid foundation in industrial standards, best practices and applications in enterprise IT management areas such as IT service management, system acquisition and integration, IT governance, policy and law.

    Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

    IT 6413:IT Service Delivery
    OR
    IT 6423:IT System Acquisition & Integration
     
    IT 7713:Management of Information Technology

    Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

    Choose two course from the following:

    IT 7703:IT Policy and Law
    IT 7723:IT Strategy, Policy, and Governance
    IT 7733:Fundamentals of Enterprise Cloud
    IT 7743:Database Administration

    Program Total (12 Credit Hours)

  • The Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology (Health IT) is designed for individuals who want to advance their knowledge in Health Information Technology. Students will gain hands-on experience through configuring and administering open-source electronic health record systems, applying health data analytics and process mining, and assessing and managing health data security and privacy risks. Graduates with this certificate will have domain knowledge, understanding of healthcare regulations, and IT skills needed in the healthcare industry. The certificate can be taken either as a stand-alone program or as embedded in the Master of Science in Information Technology program. 

    Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

    IT 7503:Foundations of Health Information Technology
    IT 7513:Electronic Health Record Systems and Applications
    IT 7523:Clinical Processes & Workflows: Analysis and Redesign
    IT 7533:Health Information Security and Privacy

    Program Total (12 Credit Hours)

  • The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Foundations is aimed at individuals who hold an accredited bachelor's degree in an area unrelated to computing but who would like to transition into a Master's program in Information Technology or obtain an entry-level position in the industry. Students who obtain the certificate have skills and knowledge in the areas of programming, web development, database systems, system administration and information assurance and security. All the courses in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Foundations are offered both face-to-face and online. No Credit by Examination or course substitution.

    Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

    IT 5413:Software Design and Development
    IT 5423:Computer Networks and System Administration
    IT 5433:Databases: Design and Applications
    IT 5443:Web Technologies and Application Development

    Program Total (12 Credit Hours)

Steps for Declaring Your Embedded Graduate Certificate

Note: Please only use this form if you are enrolled in the MSIT program. 

You couldn't decleared the embedded graduate certificate after graduation. If you want to pursue the stand-alone graduate certificate, please contact Dr. Shirley Tian for more information.

Graduate Certificate Declaration Deadline:

SPRING SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER FALL SEMESTER
Jan 1st May 1st Aug 1st
  1. Please declare your certificate as soon as you want to pursue it.
  2. If you want to declare the 2nd add-on graduate certificate, you need to submit this form again.
  3. The graduate certificate will be added to your degreeworks. You can use the dropdown menu to see all programs you are in.
  4. You must take all courses based on the certificate requirements of the catalog year on which the certificate was declared. If IT Foundation courses are waived at the time of admission, you will not qualify for Graduate Certificate in IT Foundations.
  5. You must submit a petition for the certificate in Owl Express as you would do for your MSIT degree. Please make sure that you follow the petition deadline set by the Registrar’s Office: 
  6. There will be a $15 certificate Fee to receive your graduate certificate diploma.
  7. A final audit of completed certificate requirements will be conducted by the Registrar’s Office immediately after the term of completion. Once awarded, you will receive an email from a third-party vendor indicating that the electronic certificate is available to purchase and download (this is not printable, but shareable with potential employers and on social media sites.)
  8. The hard copy petitioned certificate will be mailed to the address of record approximately 6-8 weeks after final audit review. Should you need to make any changes to the address of record or have additional questions, please contact certificate@kennesaw.edu. 
  9. Please fill out the form below and score down to the bottom to submit it.