Executive Chief Information Officer Certificate Online Education Program

	Executive Chief Information Officer Certificate
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Program Title:	Executive Chief Information Officer Certificate
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	UMUC's Executive Chief Information Officer Certificate is a 12-month program that is offered in partnership with the General Services Administration's CIO University. Participants—high-performing government and private-sector IT professionals—receive both a federal government and UMUC CIO Certificate. In addition, credits earned in this program may be applied toward a master's degree. The CIO certificate program encompasses all competencies cited in the Information Technology Management and Reform Act (Clinger-Cohen) and identified by the federal CIO Council. The competencies cover all areas of management associated with the design, development, acquisition, implementation, planning, and maintenance of an organization's information technology structure. This program is designed for: chief information officers and chief technology officers, senior information technology staff members and planners, and consultants in the field of information technology. Core coursework includes: The Strategic Management of Technology, Leading Change and Innovation in Technology, Information Security and Finance, and Program Management. This certificate requires 24 semester hours to complete.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely online. (?)
Educational Level:	Continuing Education (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Individual programs may have additional requirements.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.