Information Systems
At the intersection of ‘soft skills’ & technical expertise.
Enhance your expertise and career options with an affordable IT credential. Finish your bachelor’s degree in Information Security or IT Management. Already have a bachelor’s degree? Earn an advanced certificate in Information Security or Information Systems, priced at undergraduate rates. And do it all as a part-time student at the University of Richmond.
Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree
Offered on campus with limited online options
Transfer up to 60 semester hours into our Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS) degree. Earn your degree in Information Security or IT Management. Enhance your professional skills while honing your technical expertise. Equip yourself to advance in your career while studying part-time at the University of Richmond.
The Richmond Campus Experience
- Well-resourced campus facilities
- Ample parking in well-lit lots
- Campus resources available in the evening
- Small class sizes encourage networking
Earn an Academic Certificate
Offered online with limited on-campus options
Earn an advanced post-bachelor’s Certificate of Applied Studies in Information Security or Information Systems while paying our undergraduate tuition rate. Focus directly on improving your security and systems-management expertise, honing skills to advance your professional career. Complete your certificate in as few as 3 semesters as a part-time student.
Your Online@SPCS Experience
- Flexibility of self-paced online courses
- Resources of private liberal arts campus
- Small online classes enable engagement
- Access campus resources online
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Your degree on your terms
The University of Richmond combines the resources of a private liberal arts college with the scheduling needs of working professionals. Classes are scheduled online or in the evenings during fall, spring and summer terms. In-person classes are held on the University of Richmond campus, located conveniently in Richmond’s near West End with ample parking and all-night library access. Late-night assistance with technology, presentations and writing is also available.
Bachelor’s transfer opportunities
Agreements with Reynolds Community College, John Tyler Community College and Richard Bland College ensure undergraduate transfer credit into our BS in Professional Studies degree, and we also accept credit from a wide range of regionally accredited higher education institutions. We also accept CLEP, IB and AP credits, we generally accept ACE-evaluated transcript credit, and we also award credit for prior work experience as documented in a portfolio process.
For less than expected
Our degree and certificate programs offer you the personalized attention and small class size of a private university at a price that compares favorably with a public education. Our undergraduate tuition rate is $575* per semester hour, and you can complete your bachelor’s degree with as few as 60 semester hours or earn the certificate with 18 semester hours. Scholarships are available and our programs qualify for financial aid.
*Based on 2024-25 tuition rates. Review annual cost of attendance (COA) for SPCS degree-seeking students.
Application Deadlines
We admit students into Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
- Fall: Apply by July 15
- Spring: Apply by November 30
- Summer: Apply by April 15
Information Sessions
We offer hour-long online information sessions and brief online Q&A sessions leading up to our application deadlines. Review our Information Session page for details, dates and registration.