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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Information Systems at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

A graduate certificate for professionals seeking hands-on, project-based, applied learning in new and emerging IT. Students build a flexible programme by choosing courses from the nine specializations of the Master of Science in Information Systems.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Department: Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms (application deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students complete any four courses from the Information Systems graduate curriculum. Certificate courses cannot be transferred to the corresponding graduate degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

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