PGCert in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Offered jointly by the computer and information science and the electrical and computer engineering departments, this graduate certificate focuses on how computer systems are designed, measured and improved. Participants learn tools, techniques and theory for assessing system performance, weigh the strengths and costs of different machine architectures, and gain breadth in systems software. The coursework centers on databases, operating systems, networking and performance evaluation, and totals fifteen graduate credits. Students who later want a full degree can use the certificate as a stepping stone into the master's programs in computer engineering or computer science. Applicants submit materials through the university's applicant portal, and the program page lists admissions requirements and application dates. The graduate offices are on the Dartmouth, Massachusetts campus, and the department contact named on the page can answer academic questions.