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UofM 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog * 
    
UofM 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog * [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Software Testing Graduate Certificate


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Graduate Certificate


Software testing is a critical discipline as organizations increasingly rely on information systems that are becoming increasingly more complex. This certificate prepares students to both manage and participate in testing at all stages of the software development process. The topics and techniques are applicable to testing all types of software.

Admissions Requirements


  1. Same as College and University requirements.
  2. The certificate can be pursued concurrently with other graduate programs at the University.
  3. Non-degree seeking applicants must submit a brief (1-2 pages) statement that describes educational and work experiences in business, including their background in software testing. GMAT scores are not required. However, acceptance into the certificate program is not an implied acceptance into any master’s degree program.

Program Requirements:


The following 4 courses must be satisfactorily completed for a total of 12 hours of credit.

Graduation Requirements


  1. The student must complete all 4 required courses with an average grade of B (3.0) or higher, for a total of 12 credit hours.
  2. In the semester of graduation, the student must submit an Apply to Graduate form to the Graduate School and a Graduate Certificate Candidacy form to the College Director of Graduate Studies by the deadline specified by the Graduate School.

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