2012-2013 University Catalog
Information Engineering Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: VS-CERG-INFE
School: Volgenau School of Engineering
Department: Computer Science
This graduate certificate program is tailored for people involved in the specification, design, implementation, and management of data- and knowledge-intensive information systems. The certificate program prepares students for research, development, and professional practice in information engineering by offering a hands-on set of courses providing theoretical knowledge and practical experience with methods and tools associated with database management systems, data modeling, knowledge acquisition, data and knowledge representation, and software engineering.
The graduate certificate may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 credits. In addition, applicants must complete a self-assessment form, which can be obtained from the Computer Science Department. This form provides summary information concerning background and preparation for the program.
Applicants must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses: INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems, SWE 510 Object-Oriented Programming in Java, INFS 515 Computer Organization, and INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures.
Students not enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply for the information engineering certificate program through the Volgenau School Graduate Admissions Office. Students enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply to the department for admission into the certificate program. Admission into the certificate program does not guarantee acceptance into any MS program. |