At Athabasca University in Athabasca, Canada, Graduate Certificate – Information Technology Management is offered as a postgraduate certificate in IT Management programme. The programme runs for 1.5 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,316 per credit (CAD 2,066 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:IT Management
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 2,066 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,316 / credit
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Certificate – Information Technology Management at Athabasca University is a 12-credit online credential, with a minimum of six credits required through Athabasca University, delivered as paced study with defined start and end dates. The program admits twice a year, in September and January, and can be completed in 1.5 to 2 years. Core content covers operations management, organizational behaviour, and the ethical, legal, and social issues involved in IT. Courses are shared with the Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems program, so students study alongside MSc CIS candidates, and credits may be applied toward that degree if the graduate is admitted within seven years. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree in a related area or equivalent education and experience. The certificate is designed for IT professionals who already have technical experience and want to add management knowledge suited to supervisory, managerial, or consultancy roles, offering a shorter alternative to a full master's degree while keeping a pathway open into one.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a baccalaureate degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; a degree together with significant information technology (IT) experience; or a CIPS Information Systems Professional (ISP), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), or Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP) designation. The Graduate Certificate – Information Technology Management is a 12-credit online graduate program, requiring at least 6 credits through Athabasca University. There are two annual intakes: apply by March 1 to start every September, or by October 1 to start every January.
