Certificate

Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership

Location:

18 months

Approximate Program Length

15

Total Credits

$810

Cost per Credit

Online

Format

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Some IT issues don’t just affect your organization; they affect the whole industry. Get ready to be part of the bigger solution with our Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership (CERT/D-IST). Credits earned for a CERT/D-IST are transferrable toward our Doctor of Management with a focus in Information Systems and Technology.

Integrate and align IT initiatives with organizational strategy
Contribute to IT models that help improve the strategic, tactical and operational performance of an organization
Lead the IT decision-making process and provide leadership to improve the overall performance of an organization

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Courses

1

Course at a time

8

Weeks per course

5

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 15 credits to complete this Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership.

5 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

ORG/726: The Impact of Technology on Organizations
IST/710: Foundations of Information Systems Management
IST/724: Organizational Information Systems Management
IST/732: Global Information Systems Management
IST/733: Information Systems Management Architecture

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an online Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership.

What you'll learn

When you earn your online Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Information systems foundations
Organizational information systems management
Global information systems management
Impact of technology on organizations

Program Purpose Statement

The Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership (CERT/D-IST) will enable professionals from any industry to understand and evaluate the scope and impact of information systems and technology (IST) from organizational, industrywide and global perspectives. Credits earned for a CERT/D-IST are transferable toward our Doctor of Management with a focus in Information Systems and Technology.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Salary range ²

$103-162k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

7905

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Post Master’s Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership?

A CERT/D-IST can prepare you to be an:

Application development director
Computing services director
Data processing manager
Technical services manager
IS (or IT) director
IS (or IT) manager

11 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Tuition

Paying for school

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

9

Chief Technology Officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader."

Doris Savron

Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

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