Online Graduate Certificate in Emerging Information Technologies for Business
Explore how emerging technologies influence business processes, organizational strategy, and competitive advantage.
Develop an understanding of key information technologies shaping modern business environments.
Apply technology concepts in a business context to support innovation and informed decision-making.
Classes are 100% online and convenient for working professionals.
Respected
This comprehensive program is offered through the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business
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Admissions
Whether you’re returning to school or advancing your career, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
Admissions Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate and graduate work already completed. You must provide transcripts for all of the colleges you have attended (regardless of degree completion) and upload copies with your application. Only admitted applicants will be required to send one sealed copy of official transcripts from EACH college and university attended, issued by the institution directly to:
The Graduate School
Louisiana State University
114 West David Boyd
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 - Electronic transcripts can be sent to gradonline@lsu.edu
- Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Tuition
LSU offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 12 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $867
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,404
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn more ›
Academics
Students who earn an online certificate in emerging information technologies for business will learn how new technology affects business processes and how it contributes to the future of labor.
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
BADM 7050 Information Systems |
3 |
BADM 7401 Cybersecurity |
3 |
BADM 7402 Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
BADM 7403 Cloud Strategy |
3 |
What will I learn?
Topics covered in the program include:
- Contemporary topics in information systems; a survey of information system analysis and design
- Course topics include managerial aspects of information security and assurance; access control models, information security governance, and information security program assessment and metrics
- Course topics include managerial aspects of artificial intelligence, leveraging analytics using artificial intelligence, machine learning, recommendation agents, natural language processing; enterprise AI strategy and the future of AI in business and society
- Strategy for the digital firm of tomorrow, case studies of cloud implementation
Careers
Graduates will be well-positioned to begin careers as a database administrator, AI/machine learning engineer, or cloud engineer.
The median annual wage for database administrators and architects was $123,100 in May 2024. (Source: BLS)
Career Opportunities
- Database administrator
- AI/machine learning engineer
- Coud engineer
