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Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology, United States

Programme overview

Increase your knowledge and skills in software engineering with this certificate program designed to meet the needs of professionals looking to boost their careers. Explore the areas of software design, development, and maintenance.

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 earn the Certificate in Software Engineering.

Career pathways

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the hiring of software engineers to increase by 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, making them highly coveted commodities. Roles include: Software engineer; Software architect; Computer and information systems manger; User interface designer.

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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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