Overview

Graduate students can update and enhance their skills in a full range of areas, including systems development, IT project management and business analysis. Students complete the requirements for one or more graduate certificates as they work toward completing their degrees. These post-baccalaureate certificate programs are applied programs that focus on the most relevant and timely topics in the field, including:

database management systems — design and develop database systems and learn to manage a large database system
information security and assurance — implement and support computer-based information systems with a focus on securing information
information systems management — learn information systems processes and understand the central function of technology in managing organizational processes and achieving objectives
internet application development — create and apply the latest information systems capabilities for the Internet
networking technologies — develop and implement the design requirements of a successful networked environment
software engineering — study, design, develop, implement and support computer-based information systems

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Towson University students can complete requirements for one of six graduate certificates and can take an additional six graduate-level courses to complete the M.S. in applied information technology. The Applied Information Technology curriculum is designed to train students in the most current information technology needs and practices. Its six certificates can be earned in a year, increasing the marketability of students immediately. Students also can gain work experience with information technology companies through a graduate assistantship program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology Infrastructure

Systems Development Process

Database Management Systems

Advanced Database Management Systems

Case Studies In Database Management Systems

Information Technology Infrastructure

Systems Development Process

Information Systems Vulnerability And Risk Analysis

Network Security

Case Studies In Information Security

Information Technology Infrastructure

Systems Development Process

Information Technology And Business Strategy

Information Technology Project Management

Case Studies In Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university*
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for full admission and 2.75 for conditional admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Out-of-State

40050 USD / year

≈ 40050 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22170 USD / year

≈ 22170 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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