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(((degree)))Graduate

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This certificate supports the training requirement  for professionals who  can integrate and manage corporate information  through electronic  communications. You will gain proficiency in  developing and managing  organizational telecommunication systems as well  as knowledge of  network applications, topologies, switching  methods and security.    

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  Networking administration fundamentals
  Basic concepts of data communications and network design
  Transmission media and communications hardware

Required Classes
IT-640 - Networking and Telecommunications
IT-642 - Network Adminstration








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Information Systems Security Architecture
Graduate

Description
Enormous growth in the Internet and computer  networks creates oppor-  tunities for individuals with skills to protect  corporate computer  systems from unauthorized access and theft. You  will learn to develop,  implement and monitor a computer security  implementation plan.    

What You Will Learn
  Elements of identification, authentication, access control and security auditing
  Operating system security products and tools
  Privacy and integrity analysis within a network environment

Required Classes
CS-651 - Computer Systems Security Foundations
CS-652 - Operating Systems Security
CS-653 - Network Security
CS-659 - Information Systems Security








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It and Business Transformation
Graduate

Description
To transform an organization, managers must  understand and utilize  the power of information technology. This  certificate aims to develop  leaders with an enterprise view of the  organization, who use technology  to develop new paradigms and implement  organizational strategies that  result in responsive change.    

What You Will Learn
  IT and e-Business technologies and their roles within organizations
  How to use technology to transform the organization and secure competitive advantage
  Effective change leadership principles

Required Classes
ID-612 - Leadership
MGM-608 - Managing E-Business
MGM-628 - Marketing in the Digital Age
MGM-638 - Transforming the Enterprise With It








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Software Development
Graduate

Description
This certificate prepares you to organize and  control software development  efforts using state-of-the-practice software  engineering techniques.  You will gain the knowledge to successfully  develop and implement  large-scale, complex software applications.  

What You Will Learn
  Evaluation and testing of software design processes
  Integration of complex hardware and software systems
  Principles of project management processes

Required Classes
CS-649 - Software Design
CS-675 - Systems Integration and Test
MPM-600 - Project Mgmt Process in Org








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Project Management
Graduate









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Systems Engineering
Graduate

Description
This program prepares tomorrow?s technical leaders  to successfully  develop, manage and maintain large scale, complex  computer systems.  You will learn system architecture as well as  software process improve-  ment and implementation.    

What You Will Learn
  Distributed and heterogeneous systems; reliability and security
  System engineering methodologies
  Project management process principles

Required Classes
CS-644 - Computer Systems Architecture
CS-671 - Software Systems Engineering Process
CS-672 - Systems Engineering Methods
MPM-600 - Project Mgmt Process in Org








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Database Management
Graduate

Description
Professionals who can integrate and manage a  company's information  through effective use of databases are well  positioned for competitive  advantage. This certificate provides the skills  and insight to design,  develop and manage organizational databases as  well as conceptual  modeling and logical/physical design techniques.    

What You Will Learn
  Fundamentals of relational database systems
  Internal and external views of database management systems
  Conceptual modeling, use of CASE tools and security design considerations

Required Classes
IT-610 - Relational Database Mgmt. Systems
IT-612 - Database Analy Design and Implementation








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Business Management
Graduate

Description
This program is designed for individuals who want  to enter or advance  into management positions. It provides a common  body of knowledge  related to people, processes, strategy and  technology. You will explore  the impact of information technology and develop  skills that are essential  to effective management.    

What You Will Learn
  Identifying and making effective marketing decisions
  Tools for resource management and handling organizational issues
  Motivating employees through effective leadership
  Leveraging information technology for competitive advantage
  Managing projects in organizations

Required Classes
IT-600 - IT Management
MGM-604 - Organizational Behavior
MGM-630 - Applied Managerial Marketing
MPM-600 - Project Mgmt Process in Org








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Information Systems Security
Graduate

Description
This certificate provides a strong foundation for  individuals interested  in developing technical skills to support the  explosive demand for  computer system security professionals. You will  become familiar with  the threats that jeopardize corporate technical  resources as well as  methods to anticipate them and reduce their  impact.    

What You Will Learn
  Fundamentals of information system security
  Current computer system technologies
  Models that guide computer system security approaches

Required Classes
CS-651 - Computer Systems Security Foundations








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Project Management
Graduate

Description
Across industry types, there is a growing need for  leaders who can plan,  manage and execute projects- accurately, on time  and on budget. This  certificate is for both new and seasoned project  managers. The program  is designed to assist you in meeting the  requirements of PMP certification  by the Project Management Institute    

What You Will Learn
  Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the industry standard for PM
  Real-world project planning (budgeting,scheduling, procurement,risk management and control systems)
  Teaming; time and conflict management
  MS Project 2000; CPM/PERT, Gantt and other scheduling techniques

Required Classes
MPM-600 - Project Mgmt Process in Org
MPM-605 - Proj Planning, Exec & Closure
MPM-610 - Schedule and Cost Control Techniques
MPM-615 - Contract & Procmnt Proj Mgmt
MPM-620 - Risk and Quality Mgmt in Pm








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Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Graduate

Description
Logistics, the second largest employment sector in  the US, is effectively  managing material, information and services as  they flow in, through,  and out of an organization. You will gain an  understanding of the supply  chain and how it can be applied to solve  day-to-day problems in the face  of perpetual change and a networking-intensive  environment.    

What You Will Learn
  Systems approach to product design and supply chain management
  Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) and just-in-time approaches
  Reliability, maintainability and availability concepts

Required Classes
LOG-620 - Supply Chain Mgmt:design and Production
LOG-630 - Supply Chain Management: Invent & Distr
LOG-640 - Supply Chain Mgm:logistics Cost Analysis








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Security Certification and Accreditation
Graduate

Description
A system that performs mission sensitive  operations requires access to  irsensitiveln resources. The owners of these  resources require a measure  of the risk assumed in allowing access in the  intended manner as well  as an assessment of how well the system implements  its requirements.  The DoD was first in evolving strategies and  methods to formally address  these tasks, most recently by the DITSCAP and its  civilian counterpart,  NIACAP. This course addresses each of these topics  and standards and  how they may lead to a higher level of assurance  in systems development.    

What You Will Learn
  How to create, implement, and manage a systematic approach to controlling security risk
  How to apply federal guidelines contained in DITSCAP to manage risk

Required Classes








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Computer Systems Architecture
Graduate

Description
Industry needs technical professionals who  understand the latest devel-  opments and opportunities in optimizing computer  systems within  organizations. This certificate prepares you to  develop systems that  give organizations a competitive advantage in  today's highly technical  environment including enabling technologies and  security.    

What You Will Learn
  Distributed and network operating systems and client server systems
  System architecture, functional concepts and state-of-the-practice networking
  The lower four layers of the OSI Reference Model and the TCP/IP protocol suite

Required Classes
CS-630 - Modern Operating Systems
CS-635 - Computer Networking
CS-644 - Computer Systems Architecture








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Criminal Justice
Graduate

Description
The criminal justice field is growing rapidly, not  only in the areas of  corrections, courts and law, but also in the  diversionary and ancillary  programs that support the system. This certificate  will help develop your  critical thinking skills and provides you an  interdisciplinary perspective  on crime and the criminal justice system so you  will be prepared for  management and administrative positions.    

What You Will Learn
  Different correctional modes and approaches to changing and controlling criminal behavior
  Critical management skills in the crime lab
  Court performance standards and caseflow management
  How to effectively manage in law enforcement

Required Classes
CRJ-610 - Crime Lab/Evidence Management
CRJ-620 - Court Services Management
CRJ-630 - Law Enforcement Management
CRJ-640 - Corrections Management








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Grants and Contracts
Graduate

Description
Grants from government and private sources provide  important sup-  plemental funding to law enforcement agencies, and  many other social  service agencies. This certificate prepares you to  research and determine  the proper sources for a specific grant request,  and the steps to actually  write a successful grant.    

What You Will Learn
  Methods of researching and finding a grant source to fit your needs
  Constructing a realistic grant proposal
  How to create a strong proposal package that highlights your organization's mission, objectives and budget
  Understanding procedures for government contracting in program appropriation

Required Classes








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Technology Management
Graduate

Description
Professional Certificate in Technology Management  

What You Will Learn

Required Classes








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Change Management
Graduate

Description
Change is a constant if an organization is to  survive, yet change is often  seen as a negative force to be resisted. This  certificate is designed to help  you become a leader of positive change.  

What You Will Learn
  Change techniques and methodologies that can be used to create beneficial change
  Creating purposeful innovation and building a successful culture
  How to lead others as well as understand group and team dynamics

Required Classes
ID-612 - Leadership
MGM-604 - Organizational Behavior








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Information Systems Security Management
Graduate

Description
This program introduces tomorrow's technical  leaders to computer  system security management, including methods to  combat the very-  real threat to corporate technical resources. You  will learn to develop,  implement and monitor security standards and  procedures.    

What You Will Learn
  Fundamentals of information system security
  Current computer system technologies
  Contingency planning, disaster recovery, legal/ethical issues and computer crime

Required Classes
CS-651 - Computer Systems Security Foundations
CS-654 - Security Management








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Homeland Security Management
Graduate

Description
Homeland security is a rapidly evolving area  involving federal, state,  local, and private resources to deal with threats  to American citizens and  organizations. The certificate will provide the  student with an inter-  disciplinary approach to defining terrorism in  analysis of counter-  terrorism strategies for planned responses.    

What You Will Learn
  Structure of Homeland Security and inter-governmental system relationships
  Planning a response to address intelligence gathering
  Implementation and analysis of response strategies
  Analysis and work with other units of government from a management perspective

Required Classes
CRJ-650 - Terrorism & Homeland Security Management








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Business Administration
Graduate

Description
Professional Certificate in Business  Administration  

What You Will Learn

Required Classes








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Systems Analysis and Integration
Graduate

Description
There is a growing need within industry for an  understanding of life-  cycle development and management of information   systems to ensure  the effective linking of technology with  organizational needs. This  certificate provides you with the knowledge  necessary to guide the  development and implementation of systems that  will allow organizations  to gain a competitive advantage in today's highly  technical environment.    

What You Will Learn
  Elicitation of system requirements and the analysis and translation of requirements into system specifications
  Foundation in the techniques used to specify and design software and hardware system components
  Test planning, procedures and activities required for the development, implementation and integration of new or revised systems
  Implementation and maintenance requirements and techniques of new and revised systems supporting business processes

Required Classes
IT-660 - Information Technology Systs Development
IT-662 - ITSystems Implementation








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CISSP/SSCP Examination Preparation
Graduate

Description
The International Information Systems Security  Certification Consortium  (ISC)  has developed the Certified Information Systems  Security  Professional (CISSP) and Systems Security  Certified Practitioner (SSCP)  certifications. These certifications are broadly  recognized in the security  industry and demonstrate to employers that the  professional has an under-  standing of (ISC)  Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for information  systems security professionals. The following CTU  courses cover the  CBK and help prepare you to take the SSCP or CISSP  examinations.  Certification requires both successful examination and professional  experience (available October 2003).  

What You Will Learn
  Coverage of the 10 domain areas of the Common Body of Knowledge
  In-depth coverage of the most important areas

Required Classes
CS-651 - Computer Systems Security Foundations
CS-659 - Information Systems Security








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Public Administration
Graduate

Description
This certificate is designed to provide  exceptionally strong preparation  in modern managerial skills. These skills are  essential in today's environ-  ment that demands greater public accountability  and effectiveness from  not only private sector but also public and  non-profit organizations.  The certificate emphasizes effective leadership,  management, human  resources, public policy and operations.    

What You Will Learn
  Apply elements of successful leadership
  Create and manage high-performance organizations
  Understand the public system structure and policy
  Develop, maintain, and manage human resources in the public sector
  Manage effectively in the operational environment

Required Classes
ID-612 - Leadership
HRM-640 - Strategic Human Resource Mgmt
MGM-604 - Organizational Behavior
MGM-623 - Public Administration