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Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems

As information systems evolve, continuing education remains as a critical part of technology. It is essential for information technology professionals to enhance their efficiency capability by gaining skills at information systems colleges in areas such as: programming, database technology, database administration, database technology application development, web development, networking, internetworking, security administration, computer security and homeland security and information systems.

Strayer University's Undergraduate Certificate prepares today's information technology professionals to meet the ever changing needs in the information technology profession. The program is designed for students who already have experience in the information systems field who are seeking additional knowledge and skills in specific areas of information systems. Students are expected to demonstrate basic computer skills in order to succeed in this program.

Emphasis

The certificate program requires students to take six classes in information systems. Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:

  • Computer Security

  • Database Developer

  • Database Management

  • Homeland Security and Information Systems

  • Internetworking Technology

  • Networking

  • Programming

  • Security Administration

  • Web Development

Also available: Associate in Arts in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Diploma in Information Systems, Executive Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, Master of Science in Information Systems

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, did so within 4.5 years.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
  • Federal student loans: $12,500
  • Private loans: $0
  • Institutional finance loans: $0
Note: This preliminary median loan data is pending confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education. It reflects total debt, including costs of living, while the median loan amount prescribed under the Department's gainful employment regulations excludes such costs of living.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at http://www.strayer.edu/tuition_and_fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, assuming current tuition rates, are $10,605, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $10,055. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $10,605. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $900. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Occupations

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Computer and Information Systems Managers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3021.00

11-3021.00
Computer and Information Research Scientists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1111.00

15-1111.00
Software Developers, Systems Software http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1133.00

15-1133.00
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.01

15-1199.01
Web Administrators http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.03

15-1199.03
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.04

15-1199.04
Geographic Information Systems Technicians http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.05

15-1199.05
Database Architects http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.06

15-1199.06
Data Warehousing Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.07

15-1199.07
Business Intelligence Analysts http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.08

15-1199.08
Search Marketing Strategists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.10

15-1199.10
Document Management Specialists http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1199.12

15-1199.12
Computer Science Teachers Postsecondary http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1021.00

25-1021.00