PGCert in Computer and Information Sciences, General

The Information Technology certificate prepares students to build the information systems that organizations rely on. It sits within the technology management offerings of the business school and targets professionals who want specific, current skills. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in any discipline. The certificate requires four courses in all. Two are required and cover database application development and system design, and two more are electives chosen from topics such as project management, policy and strategy, and business intelligence. This graduate certificate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers a short, focused route to new skills without committing to a full degree. Working professionals can use it to advance their careers, and the credits may count toward a later graduate degree. Prospective students can request information, review the application requirements and apply through the university's graduate admissions pages.