USI: College of Business-Post-Baccalaureate in CIS

Professional Accountancy
Computer Information Systems

Why would I want to earn the Post-Baccalaureate in Computer Information Systems?
The post-baccalaureate certification programs in computer information systems will enable persons with a degree in another academic discipline to achieve a working competency in computer information systems.

For whom is the Post-Baccalaureate in Computer Information Systems program designed?
The advanced programs are appropriate for students who wish to gain a conceptual knowledge of information systems and the skills needed to become a programmer, systems analyst, or information manager.

Why would I want the advanced certificate?
Successful achievement of the coursework in the core program and the advanced program will prepare students to sit for the Certified Computer Professional Examination sponsored by the Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals.

What do I need to take for the Core Certificate?

21 hours

21 hours of core certification program
CS 111	Introduction to Programming Logic	3 hrs.
CIS 315	Management Information Systems	3 hrs.
CIS 367	Data Communications	3 hrs.
CIS 375	Systems Analysis and Design	3 hrs.
CIS 377	Database Concepts	3 hrs.
CIS 477	Applied Software Development	3 hrs.
CS Programming Language: (CS201, CS 259, CS 288, CIS 476)		3 hrs.
TOTAL		21 hrs.

What do I need to take for the Advanced Certificate?

9 hours

from one of the advanced areas of emphasis below:
Group A (Personal Computer Applications)
CIS 261	Advanced Microcomputer Applications	3 hrs.
CS 388	Advanced Microcomputer-Based Programming	3 hrs.
CIS 461	End-User Computing	3 hrs.

Group B (Programming)
CS 259	Introduction to Programming in C#	3 hrs.
CS 388	Advanced Microcomputer-Based Programming	3 hrs.
CIS 476	4th Generation Languages	3 hrs.

*Group C (Management)*
CIS 451	Organizational Support Systems	3 hrs.
CIS 454	Managing Information Technology	3 hrs.
ACCT 413 /or/ CIS 487	Accounting Information Systems /or/ Special Topics in CIS	3 hrs.

TOTAL		9 hrs.
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. A course below a C is not applicable toward meeting certification requirements. This information does NOT take the place of meeting with your advisor! Requirements could have changed!