Technology Leadership Certificate

Program Description and Goals

The Graduate Certificate in Technology Leadership program bridges the gap between technical proficiency and strategic leadership, empowering participants to lead innovative technology teams, drive digital transformation, and effectively manage technology projects in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on critical aspects of technology leadership, including strategic planning, project management, innovation management, technology governance, and digital transformation strategies. The Technology Leadership Certificate program is available to anyone with a bachelor’s degree who wants to add technology leadership knowledge and capabilities to their credentials. Participants do not need to be enrolled in a degree program.

Overall Program Goals

• Equips students with essential skills to lead and manage high-performing technology teams. 
• Champion digital transformation and technology adoption to achieve business objectives.
• Effectively manage complex technology projects and programs.
• Drive innovation and strategic technology initiatives within organizations.

Accreditation

For specific information on program accreditation, refer to the Accreditations and Compliance section.

Program Requirements

All requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Method of Delivery

Online

Time to Completion

10 hours

Admission Procedures

Regular Admission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an AACSB or ACBSP accredited business program, or appropriate non-business bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog).
• If a certificate program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript documenting the master’s is required.  
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures.
• Either undergraduate degree or work experience in an associated field of information technology.
• Submit the Graduate Admissions online application.
  • Select Graduate Level Certificates-Technology Leadership Certificate.
  • Non-refundable application fee of $40.
  • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.

International Applicants

International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.

Appeal of Graduate Admission

An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.

Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.

Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.

If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status. 

Academic and Professional Integrity

Code of Conduct

The University of North Georgia recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic functioning of the university. UNG graduate students are expected to uphold the university regulations addressed in the Student Code of Conduct, Article 3, Rule 2.

Technology

While the program is primarily asynchronous, online synchronous meetings may be required for program orientation and occasionally throughout the program.

Students are expected to:

• Engage in electronic collaboration using email and the basic functions of software for online meetings (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Develop proficiency with the learning management system(s) used to administer courses.
• Be competent using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Have access to a personal computer (and not rely on cell phones, tablets, or Chromebooks) to run required software.
• Follow additional IT guidance found here: https://ung.edu/information-technology/FAQ.php.