University of Alberta

Information Technology Management

information systems industry, you will be involved with both. Keeping pace with the current developments – and learning how to anticipate future trends is not only invaluable, it is crucial.

Based on an understanding that organizational effectiveness depends on how managers acquire, organize, and use information, the Information Technology Management Certificate Program has been designed in consultation with information technology practitioners, business managers, and industry experts.

Choose from 13 courses

  • anyone may register in any course without enrolling in a program
  • select from any of the courses listed on this page (or view here)
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Earn a Certificate

Program in detail:

Certificate Overview

  • Part-time study 2-3 years (on average)
  • 8 courses offered downtown and on main campus
  • Apply now start any time

Courses within the Information Technology Management Program cover areas such as data resources management, project planning, business and systems analysis, evolving technologies as well as courses that cover core business and management skills.

Covering the current challenges and issues of today, these courses cultivate greater understanding and effective strategic thinking, while providing students with practical skills that can be applied to the day-to-day operation of the human resources role.

Courses in this certificate program may also qualify for recognition towards the following professional designations:

Core competencies of our graduates

The University of Alberta Certificate in IT Management will help you:

  • Develop an understanding of the elements of information technology and the obstacles to aligning information technology investments to business goals
  • Gain knowledge and skills in the strategic management of information technology projects and operations
  • Develop knowledge of information systems design and development principles ranging from preliminary feasibility studies to project planning and management
  • Increase their understanding of tools and techniques such as data analysis and modeling techniques and CASE tools tailored specifically for the information systems industry
  • Networking opportunities in an innovative post-secondary program that provides professional development for both business and systems professionals

Corporate Partners

These corporations are strong supporters of the continuous success of business programming offered at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension. They demonstrate their support in a myriad ways:

  • recommending courses to their employees
  • serving on program advisory boards
  • hiring and advancing our graduates
  • sharing in overall achievements of students and graduates

Distinguished Corporate Partners of Management Programs

  • ATB Financial
  • Cougar Tools
  • CEDA Group
  • Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries
  • IPEX
  • National Oilwell
  • Varco
  • Agriculture Financial Services Corp.

We are in good company. Thank you for your continued interest and support.



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