Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems
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The Certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) is a graduate certificate program designed for individuals seeking specific MIS skills. It offers three suggested subplans in Business Analysis and Development for Systems, Business Analytics, and an Individual Plan. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application through coursework, projects, and a practicum component. Graduates are prepared for careers in information technology, data analytics, and related fields.
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Degree Overview:
The Certificate in Management Information Systems (MIS) program is a graduate certificate program designed for individuals who want to acquire specific MIS skills to meet the needs or demands of their workplace. The certificate program is suitable for students with no prior MIS background, as well as for those who have prior MIS knowlwedge or education and want to acquire specific additional skills (retooling). Students can select from three suggested subplans, or they can, upon approval of the MIS Graduate Coordinator, customize the certificate program to meet their specific retooling needs.
- Objectives:
- To provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of management information systems.
- To prepare students for careers in information technology, data analytics, and other related fields.
- To help students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in today's business environment.
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems requires the completion of four MIS graduate courses. These are courses that are already offered as part of the Master of Science in MIS (MS MIS) program. While the MS MIS program requires the completion of 36 credits, the Certificate in MIS requires the completion of 12 credits, a subset of the MS MIS program requirements. The three suggested subplans are:
- Business Analysis and Development for Systems
- MIS 744: Information Systems Strategy
- MIS 746: Information Systems Project Management
- MIS 762: Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
- MIS 766: Data Management
- Business Analytics
- MIS 740: Software Concepts
- MIS 761: Business Analytics Methods and Tools
- MIS 766: Data Management
- One of the following courses:
- MIS 769: Big Data Analytics for Business
- MIS 776: Business Analytics
- Individual Plan
- Four courses authorized by the Graduate Coordinator.
Assessment:
Students are assessed on their performance in coursework, projects, and exams. The grading system is based on a 4.0 scale, with A being the highest grade and F being the lowest. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of management information systems. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations. The program also includes a practicum component, which allows students to apply their skills in a real-world setting.
Careers:
Graduates of the Certificate in Management Information Systems program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Information technology
- Data analytics
- Business intelligence
- Systems analysis
- Project management
- Consulting