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Online Certificate in Metadata and Digital Technologies
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Drexel University is Regionally Accredited
Graduate Certificate in Metadata and Digital Technologies
Those looking to meet the rising technical challenges surrounding the organization, categorization, and retrieval of digital sources can build a foundation of expertise to handle the most demanding of projects with Drexel's Metadata and Digital Technologies Graduate Certificate.
Learn how to apply specialized metadata schemes and information architecture theories for digital repositories and information organizations, enhancing your skills in the curation and preservation of data and information through a flexible metadata and digital technologies certificate online. This program consists of four courses — two required with two electives — and responds to the industry with a dynamic curriculum of hands-on training and education to ensure you're ready to excel.
Program Features
- Practical, hands-on experience in industry-tested approaches
- Demonstrates skills and trends in current and emerging digital library technologies
- A flexible online schedule designed to fit around your busy work and personal life
- Classes taught by respected faculty composed of industry experts within Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics
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Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Required Courses | ||
| INFO 657 | Digital Library Technologies * | 3.0 |
| INFO 662 | Metadata and Resource Description | 3.0 |
| Elective Courses | 6.0 | |
| Choose 2 of the following | ||
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INFO 547
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Design Thinking for Digital Community Service | |
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INFO 552
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Introduction to Web Design for Information Organizations | |
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INFO 660
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Cataloging and Classification | |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution
- GPA of 3.0 in a prior completed degree, bachelor's and above
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- One letter of recommendation required, two suggested (academic, professional, or both)
- Essay/Statement of Purpose
- In approximately 500 words, describe what professional goals you hope to achieve, how an advanced degree facilitates that success and anything else you want the Admissions Review Board to know about you.
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Computer Requirements
You must have access to a computer that meets or exceeds the minimum configuration outlined in the College of Computing and Informatics's Computer and Technology Requirements Guide.
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1000 per credit.
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates are available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans , you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
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Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 21, 2026
Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026
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