Graduate Certification Requirements

MSIT students can earn up to two graduate certificates as part of their coursework. Using the form below, declare your certificate as soon as you want to pursue it.

  • 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
    IT 7533 Health Information Security and Privacy
    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 (3 Credit Hours)

    IT 6433 IT Management

    Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

    Choose three course from the following:

    IT 7503 Foundations of Health Information Technology
    IT 7703 IT Policy and Law
    IT 7733 Fundamentals of Enterprise Cloud
    IT 7743 Database Administration
    IT 7753 IT Service Delivery
    IT 7763 IT System Acquisition & Integration

    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)

  • The Graduate Certificate in AI and Cloud Technology equips professionals with advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing skills. The program covers key topics, including machine learning, cloud architecture, data processing, and AI deployment in the cloud, preparing students for leadership roles in AI-driven cloud technology solutions.

    Required Courses (6 credit hours)

    IT 7133 Enterprise AI Applications
    IT 7733 Fundamentals of Enterprise Cloud

    Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

    IT 6823 Information Security Concepts and Administration
    IT 6933 Machine Learning Technology in FinTech
    IT 7123 Business Intelligence Systems
    IT 7143 Cloud Analytics Technology
    IT 7333 Enterprise Cloud and Wireless Security

    Program Total (12 Credit Hours)

 

Declaring Your Embedded Graduate Certificate

Deadlines

  • Spring Semester - December 1
  • Summer Semester - April 15
  • Fall Semester - July 15

How To Declare

  1. Declare your certificate as soon as you want to pursue it. You must declare your embedded graduate certificate before graduation.
    • If you want to declare a second add-on graduate certificate, you'll need to submit this form again.
  2. After you submit your certificate declaration, you'll see your graduate certificate in Degreeworks. You can use the dropdown menu to see all programs you are in.
  3. You must take all certificate requirement courses listed for the catalog year of your declaration. If you waive IT Foundation courses during your admission, you will not qualify for the Graduate Certificate in IT Foundations.
  4. Submit a petition for the certificate in Owl Express as you would do for your MSIT degree. Make sure that you follow the petition deadline set by the Registrar’s Office.
  5. The Registrar’s Office will audit your coursework to ensure you meet certificate requirements after the term of completion. Once the Registrar's Office awards your certificate, you will receive an email from a third-party vendor indicating that the electronic certificate is available to purchase and download. This electronic certificate is not printable, but it is shareable with potential employers and across social media sites.
  6. Pay the $15 fee to receive the hard copy of your graduate certificate diploma. You'll receive your hard copy within six to eight weeks after final audit review. Should you need to make any changes to your address on record, or if you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.
  7. Fill out the form below, and scroll down to the bottom to submit it.
    • Please only use this form if you are enrolled in the MSIT program. 

If you want to pursue the stand-alone graduate certificate, please contact Dr. Shirley Tian for more information.