2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Information Engineering Graduate Certificate


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.

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.

Certificate Requirements


Students must complete four courses, with an average grade of B or better, for a total of 12 credits of graduate study. Note that students enrolled in the MS-ISYS program as well as this certificate should not take INFS 622.

To obtain the certificate, students must complete the following:

Total: 12 credits