Online Certificate in Knowledge Management

Beginning August 2007 IAKM began offering an online graduate certificate program in Knowledge Management through Kent State University for individuals seeking to improve skills and employment opportunities in the knowledge management field. Online courses link students, instructors, and guest speakers on a global scale and offer the flexibility of coursework completion at times convenient to the student.

This certificate is a valuable component to business, computer science, information science, management, and other similar degrees. Employees with knowledge management training are highly valued by many organizations and agencies. Kent State graduates are employed by leading firms in the region and nationwide.

For the first year of the program, we will offer two courses per semester. That's a total of 6 courses. The courses that will be offered in the first year include their projected offering semesters with their listing below. New courses will continually be added to the roster.

Program Outline
Visit the Certificate Courses page for more information about the program organization as well as course descriptions. You can download a PDF copy of the program outline. You can find the schedule of courses for the certificate on the KM Certificate Schedule page.

Faculty
The faculty and course developers are experts in the KM areas covered in IAKM's courses. You can find more information on the faculty on the KM Certificate Faculty page.

Technology Requirements
Because this is a fully online program, there are some basic requirements necessary to be able to participate successfully. The details for technology requirements can be found on the Certificate Technology Requirements page.

Tuition
Tuition is the same for our online program as it is for our on-site program. You can find the current tuition rates on the Bursar’s site.

Admission requirements:

• University Application
  
• Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in the information or knowledge fields
• Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (out of 4.0)
• Evidence of computer literacy
• Three letters of recommendation
• Application letter

You can find all application materials on the application page.

Time Limits
Students are required to complete the certificate program within four calendar years but can complete the program requirements in as little as 12 months by taking two courses each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer).