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Graduate Certificate in Networking and Communications at Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

Increase knowledge and skills in computer networking and telecommunications with this certificate program designed to meet the needs of professionals. Explore the theory and practices of how common devices, functions, and features transmit and share data across a network.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Department: Computing and Technology  |  Study mode: full-time (on-campus and online options)  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Complete nine credit hours of graduate-level coursework to complete the certificate program.

Career pathways

Experts in networking and communications can find employment across businesses and industry. Roles include: Network engineer; Telecommunications specialist; Web master; Systems analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to students who qualify as non-degree graduate students and who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher. A GRE score is not required.

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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