Cloud Computing, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Saint Louis University's post-baccalaureate certificate in cloud computing is designed for students with a foundational background in information technology who seek advanced expertise in cloud architecture, cloud security, and cloud-based application development. The SLU program equips students with the technical and practical skills to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions that support modern enterprise needs. Graduates are prepared to leverage cloud technologies to drive innovation, optimize infrastructure, and enable organizational growth.

 

Tuition

Tuition Cost Per Credit
Online Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates $810

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  1. Demonstrate proficiency in designing, deploying and managing cloud-based infrastructures.
  2. 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.

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Program Requirements

CYBR 5240Cloud Security3
IS 5800Cloud Computing3
IS 5850Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications3
Total Credits9

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

  • This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
  • Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
  • Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Fall Entry 

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
Fall 1  
IS 5800 Cloud Computing 3
Fall 2  
CYBR 5240 Cloud Security 3
 Credits6
Spring
Spring 1  
IS 5850 Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications 3
 Credits3
 Total Credits9

Spring Entry

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
SpringCredits
Spring 1  
IS 5800 Cloud Computing 3
Spring 2  
CYBR 5240 Cloud Security 3
 Credits6
Summer
IS 5850 Advanced Cloud Computing Architectures and Applications 3
 Credits3
 Total Credits9

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For additional admission questions, please call 314-977-2330 or email sps@slu.edu.