27 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0145
This certificate prepares students to use computer technology for solving real-world business issues in information systems such as billing, payroll, financial transaction, scheduling, and customer service.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CIS 201 | Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 204 | Introduction to System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 205 | Documentation and Technical Writing | 3 |
| or MGT 118 | Effective Management Communications | |
| CIS/MGT 236 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 241 | Database Management | 3 |
| CNS elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the tracks below | 6-8 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Database Applications Track | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to SQL | ||
| Database Fundamentals I | ||
| Database Management | ||
| Database Fundamentals II | ||
| Database Programming for PCs | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Programming Applications Track | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 8 | |
| Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Web Applications Track | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 7 | |
| Advanced Web Page Development | ||
| Web Site Maintenance and Management | ||
| Web Database Management | ||
Or other CIS courses (contact an academic advisor for a list of acceptable courses) | ||
Prior to pursuing this certificate, it is strongly recommended that the student has successfully completed a computer literacy course (CIS 101 or CIS 103); CIS 116; CAB 135; CAB 140; a computer programming course (CSC 155; or CSC 156; or CSC 157); CIS 131; or possesses comparable knowledge. Credits earned in these courses are not applicable to the certificate.
Management of Information Systems (MIS) Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Management of Information Systems (MIS) Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| CIS 201 | Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| CIS 204 | Introduction to System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 236 | Project Management | 3 |
| CIS 205 or MGT 118 | Documentation and Technical Writing or Effective Management Communications | 3 |
| Any CNS course (example: CNS 105) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CIS 203 | Managing Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 241 | Database Management | 3 |
| Select two courses from one of the following tracks: | 6-8 | |
| Database Applications Track (6-7 credit hours) | ||
| Introduction to SQL | ||
| Database Fundamentals I | ||
| Database Fundamentals II | ||
| Database Programming for PCs | ||
| Programming Applications Track (8 credit hours) | ||
| Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming | ||
Any 200-level Programming Language course: | ||
| Database Programming for PCs (recommended) | ||
| Visual Basic .NET Programming for Files and Databases (recommended) | ||
| Web Applications Track (7-8 credit hours) | ||
| Advanced Web Page Development | ||
| Web Site Maintenance and Management | ||
| Web Database Management | ||
or other CIS course (contact an academic advisor for a list of acceptable courses) | ||
| Hours | 12-14 | |
| Total Hours | 27-29 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. Part-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the computer concepts and skills learned to solve business problems.
- Understand the significant role the database plays in the business environment and have the ability to design, develop, and maintain data.
- Know the steps in the systems life cycle and be able to use the tools to analyze, design, and implement information systems.
- Understand the role of project management, the feasibility and planning a project, and the tools used in managing a project.
- Understand the ethical and societal concerns regarding computer technology.
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in teams and communicate orally and in writing.
- Understand the role computer programming plays in an information system and be able to write simple programs using a database application, a programming language, or HTML.