Graduate Certificate Foundations of Computing at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The foundations of computing microcertificate program offers you a rigorous curriculum that builds a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the core principles that drive modern computing. If you do not have a background in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, the program prepares you for professional roles that require a solid understanding of computing. It also prepares you to apply to Ira A.

What you will study

9 credit hours Required Core (9 credit hours) FSE 598 Topic: Emerging Computing Technologies (3) FSE 598 Topic: Foundations of Engineering Mathematics (3) FSE 598 Topic: Programming Languages and Paradigms (3)

Career pathways

Graduates of the foundations of computing microcertificate program have strengthened technical and analytical skills that are valuable in computing and related fields. This credential can open doors to roles that require computing fluency or prepare students for graduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts professional resume proof of English proficiency Additional Admission Information Eligibility is strictly limited to Mandarin-speaking applicants from China. Applicants who hold a Benke Graduation Certificate or Zhuanke without a bachelor's degree equivalent are eligible to apply. The professional resume should include all degrees earned and professional work experience.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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