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Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

On-campus certificate in computer science fundamentals for students with some college or university experience. It covers object-oriented programming in Java, database structures, and the design and analysis of algorithms.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Duration: Four courses; part-time or full-time study  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Four courses covering object-oriented programming in Java, database structures, and the design and analysis of algorithms.

Career pathways

Computer programmer, software developer, computer user support specialist, web developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must have completed at least 45 credit hours from a college or university. Specific previous coursework is not necessary, but students without previous programming experience may require additional prerequisite coursework to complete the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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