Program: Software Testing Graduate Certificate - University of Memphis

Apr 15, 2025

2023-2024 GRADUATE CATALOG

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

Same as College and University requirements.
The certificate can be pursued concurrently with other graduate programs at the University.
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.

MIS 7610 - Sys Analysis & Design ** Credit Hours: (3)
MIS 7655 - Adv Systems Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
MIS 6681 - Fundamental/Software Testing Credit Hours: (3)
MIS 6682 - Advanced Software Testing Credit Hours: (3)

Graduation Requirements

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.
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.