Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies addresses the growing demand for professionals with technical skills to analyze, design, implement, and manage software applications and digital media for the enterprise and IoT (Internet-of-Things). The certificate emphasizes experimentation and application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios with the goal of creating business value.

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Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies

The Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate data science concepts and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems. Throughout the course of study, students will acquire knowledge and skills in data modeling and database design, implementation, and programming skills, using both Relational Database Management Systems and NoSQL technologies.

About the Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies

• Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies Learning Outcomes
• Database and Internet Technologies Curriculum
• Database and Internet Technologies Courses
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• Registration Information for Database and Internet Technologies
• Database and Internet Technologies Faculty
• Applying Credit to the MS in Information Systems Program

Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

• Design, program, and implement databases using both Relational Database Management Systems and NoSQL technologies
• Design and develop distributed software systems that adhere to sound design principles and best practices, including scalable data services architecture and robust security
• Integrate data science concepts and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems
• Apply practical project management skills that include the use of Agile methodologies

Database and Internet Technologies Curriculum

Students are required to complete the following four courses to earn the certificate:

• CIS 414 Object-Oriented Programming
• CIS 419 Web Application Development
• CIS 435 Practical Data Science Using Machine Learning
• MSDS 430 Python for Data Science

Database and Internet Technologies Courses

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Database and Internet Technologies Admission

A variety of factors are considered when your application is reviewed. Background and experience vary from student to student. For a complete list of requirements, see the Graduate Certificate Admission page.

Database and Internet Technologies Tuition

Tuition for this program at Northwestern is comparable to similar US programs. Complete details can be found on the Database and Internet Technologies Certificate Tuition page.

Registration Information for Database and Internet Technologies

Already accepted into the Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies program? Get ahead and register for your classes as soon as possible.

Database and Internet Technologies Faculty

Instructors in the Graduate Certificate in Database and Internet Technologies program at Northwestern are leading scholars and practitioners in their field. They bring real-world experiences to the classroom and engage with students on a personal level.

Applying Credit to the MS in Information Systems Program

Students that are interested in the option of applying their credit to the SPS MS in Information Systems program must submit an online application and submit all required application materials.

Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate certificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree, but there will be no certificate conferred.

If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.

Stackable Certificate

Complete this four-course certificate and apply your credit to Northwestern’s MS in Information Systems program.

Additional Options

Interested in more graduate-level certificate options? Explore a range of two-course graduate microcertificates that can also be stacked into SPS master's programs.