Program Overview

Foundations of Information Systems Certificate

The Foundations of Information Systems Certificate is designed for individuals who want a high-level overview of information systems to develop and lead intelligent systems and solve complex problems in the public and private sectors.

Program Overview

• The certificate is designed for busy working professionals to quickly upgrade their skills.
• It is offered by the Department of Information Systems, College of Engineering and Information Technology.
• Campus locations include Catonsville and online.

Career Options

• UMBCs online program in information systems is flexible and interdisciplinary.
• Students enrolled in certificate programs take classes alongside masters students.
• The certificate can be used to quickly boost skills or as a stepping stone to a full masters.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

• UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs.
• Scholarships and assistantships are available through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments, and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Application Process

1. Start Your Graduate Admissions Application: Applying to UMBCs graduate programs is easy, safe, and secure.
2. Check Application Decisions: Application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the programs deadline.
3. Have Questions?: Contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance.

Program Details

• Program Name: Foundations of Information Systems Certificate
• Department: Department of Information Systems
• College: College of Engineering and Information Technology
• Campus Locations: Catonsville, Online

Graduate Programs

• Masters:
  • Health Information Technology M.P.S.
  • Human-Centered Computing M.S.
  • Information Systems M.S.
  • Information Systems (Online) M.S.
  • Software Engineering M.P.S.
• Ph.D.:
  • Human-Centered Computing Ph.D.
  • Information Systems Ph.D.
• Certificates:
  • Artificial Intelligence Certificate
  • Foundations of Information Systems Certificate
  • Software Engineering Certificate
  • User Experience Design Certificate