Cloud Computing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Beginning Fall 2025)
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cloud Computing is tailored for students with a foundational background in information technology, providing advanced training in key areas such as cloud architecture, cloud security, and cloud-based application development. The program is designed to equip students with the technical expertise and practical skills needed to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions that meet modern business demands. Graduates will be prepared for roles that require proficiency in cloud technologies, enabling them to drive innovation, optimize infrastructure, and support organizational growth.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Undergraduate degree (most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better)
- Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
- Statement of purpose (about 500 words)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- External reference recommendations (encouraged but not required)
Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to enroll in first-term coursework.
Requirements for International Students
Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
- Paper-based TOEFL: 550
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTE: 54
- Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
---|---|
Online Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates | $790 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
- Demonstrate proficiency in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructures.
- Apply cloud security and risk management best practices to design resilient applications.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Undergraduate degree (most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better)
- Official transcript from a degree-granting institution
- Statement of purpose (about 500 words)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- External reference recommendations (encouraged but not required)
Upon admission, a new student must successfully complete a virtual meeting with their academic coach to enroll in first-term coursework.
Requirements for International Students
Along with the general admission requirements above, the following must be provided by prospective international students:
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests:
- Paper-based TOEFL: 550
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- PTE: 54
- Academic records, in English translation, for post-secondary studies outside the United States. These must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CYBR 5240 | Cloud Security | 3 |
IS 5800 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
IS 5850 | Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications | 3 |
Total Credits | 9 |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Fall entry
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Fall 1 | ||
IS 5800 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
Fall 2 | ||
CYBR 5240 | Cloud Security | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
Spring 1 | ||
IS 5850 | Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 9 |
Spring entry
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Spring | Credits | |
Spring 1 | ||
IS 5800 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
Spring 2 | ||
CYBR 5240 | Cloud Security | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
IS 5850 | Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 9 |