About This Program
With the increase of remote work and digital learning, the demand for experts in e-learning and knowledge management is on the rise. This certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theory and practical applications to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this field. With online classes and part-time options available, this flexible and convenient program can be completed in as little as one year, with credits applied toward the M.S. degree in Knowledge Management. Read more...
Contact Information
Program Delivery
Applications to the Knowledge Management graduate certificate are not being accepted at this time.
Examples of Possible Careers
- Chief knowledge officers (CKOs)
- Information architects
- Knowledge analysts
- Knowledge engineers
- Knowledge management directors
- Knowledge management project managers
- Knowledge management specialists
- Knowledge management systems administrators
- Knowledge managers
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Admission Requirements
Applications to the Knowledge Management graduate certificate are not being accepted at this time.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on 4.000-point scale1
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Goal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
- Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 65 PTE score
- Minimum 120 DET score
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- Application deadline: April 15
- Spring Semester
- Application deadline: November 15
- Summer Term
- Application deadline: March 15
All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver strategies for organizations and communities that apply knowledge to create value.
- Demonstrate the ability to design a knowledge management program to turn strategies into action through the integration of people, process and technology components.
Full Description
The Knowledge Management graduate certificate prepares professionals to guide organizations to improved performance through better use of organizational knowledge. In the knowledge economy, the success of organizations depends on their ability to generate, adopt and diffuse knowledge. Knowledge management promotes a collaborative and integrative approach to the creation, capture, organization, access and use of information assets, including the tacit and knowledge of people.
Students in the Knowledge Management certificate learn from interaction with their instructors and student colleagues, many of whom are also professionals working in knowledge management. Through courses and other opportunities, students gain experience in developing and applying knowledge to improve organizational strategies, processes and technical skills.
